Peerielass:


I had a similar issue a few years ago with my daughter’s passport application in Ikoyi. It took a while for her NIN to drop, so they couldn’t issue her passport. I had to expedite it through one of my contacts before the NIN was eventually validated and linked to NIS database. Passport was issued a week later.

Solumtoya:


At this point, we need to consider opening a "UK - Politics" thread so we can leave this thread for "Life in the UK"...


Again, maybe the group has matured so much that people don't need those childish yarns about jobs, housing, driving, visa, credit, travel, etc and are now more focused on the big British talk

Efftyy:

Oga lexus I don email you ooo

Cyberknight:
And another one...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/13/immigration-immigrants-society-rich-labour-public

dupyshoo:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/08/13/worklessness-crisis-britain-dangerously-dependent-foreign/

What can be done about this? 9.5 million adults not working!!!

Zahra29:


Blimey, a page-long post dedicated to Zahra on this day of rest 😂

I haven't insulted immigrants - - the same way that I'm sure you didn't mean to be derogatory when you've labelled Brits as benefit scroungers, work shy, racist and when you claimed that they don't go to university.

However, do I believe that recent immigration needs to be better controlled/ reduced and tightened to prevent the abuse that has been prevalent in some sectors? Absolutely yes and that's usually the core of any debate I've had.

Overthinker:
@jedisco most times when I read your comment I wish I can like it a thousand times, I am open to mentorship so much points delivered precisely and always saying it as it should be……we the association of silent readers and silent learners

jedisco:


Madam Zahra... not today.

claremont:
“Top 15% of earners globally”. On circa £5000/year?

I disagree.

CheesyTee:
Thank you for sharing. If I get you right, all you had to do was validate her NIN. Can I ask if the process of validating the NIN links it to NIS database or you had to do that separately too?

Peerielass:


Correct! Once it’s validated, it should automatically link to the NiS database. They call it ‘drop’ in local Nigerian parlance.

deept:
[/quote][quote author=RalphJean post=131515037]Please, skip if this question seem a no-brainer.
I have $1000 to send to mama at home.
Should I change it to £, then convert to naira (via LemFi or Azimo or Moneygram or Nala - other BDCs exist) and send to her.
Or
Do I put the $ in an envelope, send through a friend travelling. Then mama can go to Aboki Mallam and change the $?

I would send through lemfi if the exchange rate is decent compared to what about will offer for peace of mind.

Which one offers more value for money please?

I would send through lemfi if the exchange rate is decent compared to what about will offer for peace of mind, eliminate all the risks associated with all the middlemen.

Thank you.☺️

Zahra29:


Hear hear....

Good to see you here again @profemebee. Hope you've been keeping well and settled/settling in nicely into your new home.

RalphJean:
Please, skip if this question seem a no-brainer.
I have $1000 to send to mama at home.
Should I change it to £, then convert to naira (via LemFi or Azimo or Moneygram or Nala - other BDCs exist) and send to her.
Or
Do I put the $ in an envelope, send through a friend travelling. Then mama can go to Aboki Mallam and change the $?

Which one offers more value for money please?

Thank you.☺️

RalphJean:
Please, skip if this question seem a no-brainer.
I have $1000 to send to mama at home.
Should I change it to £, then convert to naira (via LemFi or Azimo or Moneygram or Nala - other BDCs exist) and send to her.
Or
Do I put the $ in an envelope, send through a friend travelling. Then mama can go to Aboki Mallam and change the $?
Which one offers more value for money please?

Solumtoya:


At this point, we need to consider opening a "UK - Politics" thread so we can leave this thread for "Life in the UK"...

I pity new folks who would want to read through the thread to gain knowledge like some of us did when we landed here. Nowadays, no one asks questions anymore because the thread is so heated with far-this and that arguments. When people ask questions, there's barely answers. Even US Politics goes on for days and I wonder.

It was almost tolerable before the Elections since it was assumed to be campaign but now it's just name-calling and ideology-dragging talk that barely benefits anyone.

Again, maybe the group has matured so much that people don't need those childish yarns about jobs, housing, driving, visa, credit, travel, etc and are now more focused on the big British talk

Autophys1:
Hello everyone, please can anyone help me with a copy of a letter to send to the TV licensing agency to inform them that I do not watch live TV and I am not interested in paying their fees.
Thank you.

giselle237:

I would look for a way to convert from USD to NGN. This is the only method that would see you do not lose as much.
If you go with changing USD to GBP then to naira, you lose twice because you have changed twice. … ie. from usd to gbp to naira… the value drops fastest with this

dustydee:

It is highly likely that the difference between the options will not be much so I'd go with the most convenient option for me.

Autophys1:
Hello everyone, please can anyone help me with a copy of a letter to send to the TV licensing agency to inform them that I do not watch live TV and I am not interested in paying their fees.
Thank you.

D1uncle:


Is best to call them on phone. Use a different name and tell them you just moved into the property and you don’t want them to keep sending you those mails

RalphJean:


Sounds dodgy.
Why would you suggest OP use a different name? Is the ‘use of a different name’ not meant for criminally-minded people?

jedisco:


The archived page to circumvent the paywall: https://archive.is/qHCIB

I'd like to see how this tallies with those receiving benefits. The graphs are quite telling.
Obviously it's an economic issue - one exacerbated by the fact that a good chunk of these 9.5m demand pristine NHS and public services. I fully support this demand only that such well-oiled services need to be manned by people and they need to be funded by taxes. So ultimately good chunk of people have to work for us to have a functional society

Interesting quote- I wonder how it tallies with other data: Splitting that figure up by place of birth, UK-born people account for 833,000 of the increase, with 230,000 people born in other countries. That is to say, the overwhelming rise in worklessness has been driven by those born in the UK.

jedisco:


Madam Zahra... not today.

It is not the first time you have accused me of abusing Brits. The last time I asked to show evidence, it was a game of dotted circles. So I would indulge you this time.

On the second bolded part, I have not come across anyone particularly not on this thread who has advocated an open door policy. So no need belabouring it.

The crux of the matter is that while repeatedly insulting our very intelligence on a Nigerian fora, you take good objection when the slightest non-favourable thing is said about Brits. I understand that a number of immigrating Africans sadly have esteem issues ingrained over the decades which is evident on this thread by a few folks who have described themselves as second-class humans, but ultimately, that characterisation of oneself can and does change with exposure and most importantly, doesn't include all.

My issue here is the absolute lack of responsibility by previous governments on immigration. They cannot purposefully ramp up migration, and then demonise us giving room to rifrafs to start throwing aspersions. If people are annoyed with migration, they should not take it on me-
They should blame their government who made the pathway available in the first place and told me on arrival that I am needed.
Same government who gave me 20k grant to take up a chosen pathway
Same government who allowed me work unlimited hours when covid hit
Same government who paid my visa fee on renewal plus my employer who advised I apply via the more expensive priority visa (as it would be refunded) so I can start early
Same government who when faced with the prospect of long health worker strikes went back again to relax the 20hr rule so migrants could support the NHS during striking periods.
Same government who when faced with the prospect of my colleagues leaving the country after training due to visa technicalities, had to practically remake the rules to allow them work freely for 4 months while making a choice
Same government who gave me the option of a 10k or 20k grant depending on the way I wanted to work after training
Or my employer who offered to help with my ILR cost if I stay with them.

While being grateful, it's disheartening to see the length the govt and employers go to retain the talent the British public need all for some rifrafs to cast aspersions. Good thing is that there are loads of vacancies in my sector for rioters willing to apply

Finally, on Reform, remember I said I hoped they win. Some lessons need to be learned twice.

Lefty500:



Hey Reshee,

I'm here to give you a feedback on this.

I applied, and I and my dependant have been refunded for 6 months.

I first apllied towards the end of July, but they requested I submit my official offer letter, because the one I submitted was provisional. I got the official offer letter from my line manager, I resubmitted it, but no response from them.

Two days ago, I started the whole process again, submitted the necessary documents and also match the date range claimed to the payslip I submitted. I got a mail yesterday that it had been approved and I will have to wait up to 6 week to get refunded.

I woke up this morning and the first thing I saw was the alert. 🤑🤑

Thanks for the encouragement.

UrFears:
Good morning Seniors, please i need some advice

Currently, I only have one bank account, which is Revolut, it is also the account I use to receive my salary and make any expenses, I don't have their physical card yet, I only use the digital card.

(1). I want to open a new account majorly for savings, and maybe building my credit score. Which bank would you suggest I open an account with.

(2). Is it okay to continue using Revolut as my main/salary account, or after opening the new acc, I should use it as my main account.

(3). I'm looking to buy a new iPhone (or refurbished), where is the best place to get a good deal/price. Is back market good?


Thanks bosses