₦airaland Forum

Openbusiness:
The only group of people I really pity in all these happenings are the children. Innocent children that deserve to live a better life and great future. But what is this country giving them to start their lives with? A Coronavirus outbreak. Nigeria is a shithole abeg. No child deserves to grow up here. They should be in better advanced countries where they will be well-off than here.

SocialFinance:
Calculating the point, 70 is a must


People wanting to come to the UK from outside the EU will find rules are being relaxed, such as scrapping the cap on skilled workers or the drop in minimum salary.
But for EU migrants who are used to moving freely between Britain and the continent, the new regime will be something of a shock.
Visitors can come for six months without a visa, but they won't be able to work, those with skills must have a job offer and clear the 70 points hurdle, and there'll be no work permits for migrants prepared to do menial jobs in restaurants, hotels, care homes and food processing plants.
There is some flexibility in the new structure. But the question is, will it be enough to prevent labour shortages and companies taking their business elsewhere?
Under the new plan, all migrants will only be entitled to access income-related benefits until after indefinite leave to remain is granted, usually after five years.
Currently, EU nationals in the UK can claim benefits if they are "economically active". Non-EU citizens become eligible for benefits when they are granted permanent residence, which usually requires five years of living legally in the UK.
Following recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), the salary threshold for skilled workers wanting to come to the UK would be lowered from £30,000 to £25,600.
The independent advisory body argued that lowering the threshold would help recruit teachers and skilled NHS staff.
Unlike the current system, applicants would also be able to trade points.
Those earning less than £25,600, but more than £20,480, could still apply for visas if they had a job in a "specific shortage occupation" or a PhD relevant to the job.
A list of shortage occupations would be kept under review by the MAC, the government said.
Jobs currently on the MAC's Shortage Occupation List include civil engineers, medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists and classical ballet dancers.
Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said the salary threshold system would "need to have so many exemptions, for the NHS, for social care and many parts of the private sector, that it will be meaningless".
She added: "Ultimately, it will also be very difficult to attract the workers we need at all skill levels while the Tories' hostile environment is in place. It needs to go."
Proposed points system
Mandatory requirements Points
Job offer from approved sponsor 20
Job at appropriate skill level 20
English at required level 10
Points for salary Points
£20,480 – £23,039 0
£23,040 – £25,599 10
£25,600 or above 20
Additional points Points
Job in a shortage occupation 20
PhD in subject relevant to the job 10
PhD in relevant STEM subject 20
Under the new plan, there would no longer be an overall cap on the number of skilled workers who could come into the UK - one of the areas praised by the CBI.
Following recommendations from MAC, the definition of skilled workers would also be expanded to include those educated at A-level, not just at graduate level, as was previously the case.
But waiting staff roles would be removed from the list of skilled occupations, while new additions would include carpenters, plasterers and childminders.
To study in the UK, overseas students would need the offer of a place at an educational institution, have to know English, and be able to show they can support themselves.
Changes to the system would be implemented through an immigration bill needing approval from MPs and peers to come into force.
Shadow immigration minister Bell Ribeiro-Addy told the BBC's Newsnight: "I feel like people have been duped a bit. We were told this was an Australian style points-based system.
"The Australian system is meant to encourage migration across sectors. I know that they don't want to do that, but why are you calling it one thing when it's another?"
Liberal Democrat home affairs spokeswoman Christine Jardine said the proposals were based on "xenophobia".

SocialFinance:
Calculating the point, 70 is a must


People wanting to come to the UK from outside the EU will find rules are being relaxed, such as scrapping the cap on skilled workers or the drop in minimum salary.
But for EU migrants who are used to moving freely between Britain and the continent, the new regime will be something of a shock.
Visitors can come for six months without a visa, but they won't be able to work, those with skills must have a job offer and clear the 70 points hurdle, and there'll be no work permits for migrants prepared to do menial jobs in restaurants, hotels, care homes and food processing plants.
There is some flexibility in the new structure. But the question is, will it be enough to prevent labour shortages and companies taking their business elsewhere?
Under the new plan, all migrants will only be entitled to access income-related benefits until after indefinite leave to remain is granted, usually after five years.
Currently, EU nationals in the UK can claim benefits if they are "economically active". Non-EU citizens become eligible for benefits when they are granted permanent residence, which usually requires five years of living legally in the UK.
Following recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), the salary threshold for skilled workers wanting to come to the UK would be lowered from £30,000 to £25,600.
The independent advisory body argued that lowering the threshold would help recruit teachers and skilled NHS staff.
Unlike the current system, applicants would also be able to trade points.
Those earning less than £25,600, but more than £20,480, could still apply for visas if they had a job in a "specific shortage occupation" or a PhD relevant to the job.
A list of shortage occupations would be kept under review by the MAC, the government said.
Jobs currently on the MAC's Shortage Occupation List include civil engineers, medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists and classical ballet dancers.
Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said the salary threshold system would "need to have so many exemptions, for the NHS, for social care and many parts of the private sector, that it will be meaningless".
She added: "Ultimately, it will also be very difficult to attract the workers we need at all skill levels while the Tories' hostile environment is in place. It needs to go."
Proposed points system
Mandatory requirements Points
Job offer from approved sponsor 20
Job at appropriate skill level 20
English at required level 10
Points for salary Points
£20,480 – £23,039 0
£23,040 – £25,599 10
£25,600 or above 20
Additional points Points
Job in a shortage occupation 20
PhD in subject relevant to the job 10
PhD in relevant STEM subject 20
Under the new plan, there would no longer be an overall cap on the number of skilled workers who could come into the UK - one of the areas praised by the CBI.
Following recommendations from MAC, the definition of skilled workers would also be expanded to include those educated at A-level, not just at graduate level, as was previously the case.
But waiting staff roles would be removed from the list of skilled occupations, while new additions would include carpenters, plasterers and childminders.
To study in the UK, overseas students would need the offer of a place at an educational institution, have to know English, and be able to show they can support themselves.
Changes to the system would be implemented through an immigration bill needing approval from MPs and peers to come into force.
Shadow immigration minister Bell Ribeiro-Addy told the BBC's Newsnight: "I feel like people have been duped a bit. We were told this was an Australian style points-based system.
"The Australian system is meant to encourage migration across sectors. I know that they don't want to do that, but why are you calling it one thing when it's another?"
Liberal Democrat home affairs spokeswoman Christine Jardine said the proposals were based on "xenophobia".

XhosaNostra:
Not every man is a right fit. Some of us are very picky. Personally, I take time to warm up to new people or to decide whether I like someone romantically or not, so if someone comes on too strong from the very beginning, that may scare me off. Thus, turning them down. Slow & steady usually wins the race for me because I'm a thinker. I rationalize everything, include my feelings. Usually I have to "think" myself into liking someone, which doesn't happen overnight. In summary, being too much, too early will lead to a rejection.

Cmanforall:
It is surprising that it is taking ages to complete a bridge of this short distance.

YungMillionaire:
Its time for the South to wise up. Say what you want about the core-North, you can not deny the fact that they are UNIFIED. The South must unify for Nigeria to have a chance of survival. The problem with the South is that everybody wants to be chief and nobody wants to be Indian. It is time for the South to fall behind a strong regional leader. If we are to be honest with ourselves, we have to admit that the ONLY tribe in the South that has consistently shown leadership, maturity and foresight are the Yorubas. I am saying this as a non-Yoruba Southerner. I love all tribes. But the South must shun tribal bickerings and pride and unite behind SW leadership. This is the ONLY way we can have a strong South that can stand toe-to-toe with the core North. I know some Igbo Nairalanders have sworn never to follow SW leadership. I know the Igbos are a proud people and I love them. But this is time for the Igbos to rise above childish things and play their position as strategic followers to Yoruba leadership. The Yorubas I know will treat all Southerners fairly. We Southerners have been living together with each other for millennia. We understand ourselves. Our unity is a must. The future of Nigeria depends on it.

WISE UP SOUTHERN NIGERIA. YOUR DIVISIONS ARE INVITING DESTRUCTION. WISE UP. THIS IS NOT THE TIME FOR TRIBAL SUPREMACY. THIS IS TIME FOR UNITY

aguiyi2:
Is it not time this celibacy thing is scrapped?, they are all carnal.

maynation:
What in the name of Lord Rahi's left ball is this nonsense?

rentAcock:
That explains the howling noise I was hearing in my compound last night. Rumour has it, my landlord is a werewolf.

Boss13:
When I saw programs, I thought it was computer programming languages. Kai, Nigeria religiosity is too much

Anambralstson:
Eko Atlantic city is owned by Chagoury family, Lebanese, the only Nigeria that owns property there is Igbo man, no Yoruba man yet very shameful.

rentAcock:
No offense bro, when I read the part about not having a laptop I thought I could gift you a laptop I have sitting around. But then I decided to check out your previous posts just to make sure you aren't trying to use style to get free stuff online and I noticed you spend most of your time on Nairaland romance and dating sections.
If you are really trying to broaden your skills and increase your online revenue, I swear you will be on fiverr, upwork and several other freelance threads right here on nairaland. If you are really determined, you can find people willing to teach you for free, some are even willing to raise money for a basic laptop to get you started but instead you spend more time on romance threads where the OP is asking for girlfriend.
My advice to you is to browse freelance threads on nairaland, join facebook and whatsapp groups with like minds, take cheap classes on udemy and Lynda. I kid you not, I know several guys earning over N5,000,000 a year just on freelancing sites. You may start out making just 80k a month, but it gets better, it sure beats being dead broke.

AgamaProf:
Nigeria is not the most populous country. Population is not the problem.

ARKINZ:
I am facing same issues in my relationship but this lady has been with me close to 7yrs. Last year when things a little sore because I almost lost something very crucial and I was down. She came to my house to tell me she is done with me and say alot of things she has been keeping and I tried as a man to control the situation and ask her what is wrong.. which she said She is getting old and she just finished her schooling, now serving. I told her to wait after her service then we do what's needed to be done. Several guys call her then and things lead to things I found out she was dating another guy, which I gather courage and took her on a date and told her my plans and giving her a bit of life and how it works but all to NO Vail.. fast forward to this few months we were together at my Apartment, she silenced all her phones and all calls coming in is sometimes ignored or cut off. Even when she manage to pick one, she is never comfortable picking it.. especially if it is from a Male friend and she act up ( that kinda feelings you give when something is wrong) and I feel that every Goddamn time. This girl I want to marry her and same time scared of what she is going to do next? I dont want to make a big mistake by marrying her then we encounter what we are going through now. This same guy calling her since last year is still calling her and she is still lying to me, I confronted her few days and I am thinking of ending everything today because I am never unfaithful. I need serious advice because anything way want happen way want happen make he happen make one person out millions no spoil my joy because this marriage thing no be moi moi and I dont want a baby mama or something my children will be affected because I passed through same stuff with my parents.

leofab:
Iran shouldn’t rush.. let the tension dole off then they hit back

Basic123:
YORUBAS AND I.T START UPS ARE LIKE 5&6.

Yet they don't shout!

LegendHer0:
For Yorubas:
I will be majorly featuring payment platforms (except some rebuttal to your e-commerce platform) as an e.g
We have:
Andela
Paystack
Jumia Co-founder
[b]e-tranzact[/b]emita
Paga
Flutterwave
Voguepay
Even Konga was founded by a Yoruba man and he sold 60% stake to Zinox as of recent.

Also who give the best indigenous ICT firm to CWG?

Note: I’m Just listing majorly payment platform to streamline the talks. Do you see the domination of the Yorubas.

Let’s take it one sector of IT after the other and compare to make it more easier to compare.

Colonelswitz101:
Intellectually incapacitated fool. U mean u are supporting APC for mismanaging our resources n disregarding the rule of law because u think PDP did worse wen in power n on that basis, their(APC) unending impunity is justified?? Me I have already lost hope in dis God forsaken country since it's obvious we have a majority of intellectually incapacitated folks like u littered on the streets n cyber space n always ready to defend misrule n tyranny...

RichDad1:
This is purely business. And I believe the government should do the needful by imposing the appropriate taxes.