Thanks boss.

He/she seems to be offline. I’ll chill until 10/12 then call if msgs ain’t still delivering.

Lexusgs430:



Morning Madam,

Send her a WhatsApp message or call - 07903520953

Everything is online bro (DVLA website) the meaning you take from it might be different or u might struggle to understand until you get pulled over and the police explain to you in a layman’s term

Tobexin:
any verifiable link to this on Gov.uk because the information there from yours is different

omopapa:
Everything is online bro (DVLA website) the meaning you take from it might be different or u might struggle to understand until you get pulled over and the police explain to you in a layman’s term

See what on Police website , it states you are allowed to drive unsupervised if you get provisional license

Whether the insurance is valid when an accident happen is a different matter

https://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q417.htm

You can not drive alone with ordinary provisional license in the UK

The attached picture indicates that you can drive with a provisional license provided your IDL is still within the 1 year period. This is because they can not put points on IDL but they can put on provisional license.

This exact same thing happened to me years back and my insurance was nullified instantly because the condition of the insurance wasn’t met at the time I was pulled over.

LagosismyHome:


See what on Police website , it states you are allowed to drive unsupervised if you get provisional license

Whether the insurance is valid when an accident happen is a different matter

https://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q417.htm

Lexusgs430:


British people do a lot of things, that are detrimental to their health...... Do you want me to start listing them?......

Whenever i go shopping, although i have been banned (i am been accused of always buying more expensive options), I see lots of British people buying bottled water.......

Don't get me wrong, i am not saying the water is poisonous (if compared with water coming out of our taps in Nigeria).....

But ask yourself this pertinent question.... Do you have limescale in your kettle? I say no more.........

Lol, we love our tap water like that joor, especially when turned to the right for 10 secs in this hot summer sun . It hits right ✅

Lexusgs430:


British people do a lot of things, that are detrimental to their health...... Do you want me to start listing them?......

Whenever i go shopping, although i have been banned (i am been accused of always buying more expensive options), I see lots of British people buying bottled water.......

Don't get me wrong, i am not saying the water is poisonous (if compared with water coming out of our taps in Nigeria).....

But ask yourself this pertinent question.... Do you have limescale in your kettle? I say no more.........

You are right the water in the uk is very hard. I’ve tried drinking the tap water but every time I end up with a sore throat so I’ve given up trying.

Hello people,

Please I need ur advice. I’m joining my spouse in London after Covid 19 brouhaha dies down. I worked as a banker in Nigeria for some years and I am wondering what career path to pursue when I get to London.

Is banking lucrative/easy to get in or should I switch profession and learn something new like IT? What profession(s) should I focus on as a newbie that can make me move ahead?

I am completely vague on this and would be grateful for your advice.

Thanks.

omopapa:
You can not drive alone with ordinary provisional license in the UK

The attached picture indicates that you can drive with a provisional license provided your IDL is still within the 1 year period. This is because they can not put points on IDL but they can put on provisional license.

This exact same thing happened to me years back and my insurance was nullified instantly because the condition of the insurance wasn’t met at the time I was pulled over.

Omopapa, you have spoken enough...... Those with ears, let them hear and those with eye's, may they see......


Is it your licence? Is it your vehicle? Is it your penalty?

I just hope my family and I, would not be on the road, when an unlicensed driver decides to have a crash.........

Then omopapa, would know omopickin......

marylandcakes:



You are right the water in the uk is very hard. I’ve tried drinking the tap water but every time I end up with a sore throat so I’ve given up trying.

£0.17 a bottle, would not break the bank.......

Flexvilla:
Hello people,

Please I need ur advice. I’m joining my spouse in London after Covid 19 brouhaha dies down. I worked as a banker in Nigeria for some years and I am wondering what career path to pursue when I get to London.

Is banking lucrative/easy to get in or should I switch profession and learn something new like IT? What profession(s) should I focus on as a newbie that can make me move ahead?

I am completely vague on this and would be grateful for your advice.

Thanks.

Sorry, but what is “banking”?
You worked as a “banker” in what role?
That word is used loosely in Nigeria, and most Nigerian so-called “bankers” are actually bank workers. I know this because I used to be one!
What are your qualifications, and what’s your specialty/experience like? Investment Banking? Banking Operations? Credit? Treasury? Audit? Control? Compliance? Corporate Finance?
This is what should determine the path you’ll follow when you make the move. Otherwise, you may have to retrain as you’ve suggested.

Flexvilla:
Hello people,

Please I need ur advice. I’m joining my spouse in London after Covid 19 brouhaha dies down. I worked as a banker in Nigeria for some years and I am wondering what career path to pursue when I get to London.

Is banking lucrative/easy to get in or should I switch profession and learn something new like IT? What profession(s) should I focus on as a newbie that can make me move ahead?

I am completely vague on this and would be grateful for your advice.

Thanks.

Don't expect to appear in the UK on monday and be a bank manager at Midland bank or Northern Rock on tuesday...... That would be setting yourself up for a massive fall........

IT is good, network administrators are always required, software developers/app creators etc etc........ Unfortunately, you might not have enough time, to properly acquire said new skills..........

Good evening Boss, please help a brother I have worked as a Network Admin with some unknown companies here in Naija. When the urge and dream of relocating to the UK came early this year, I started doing Data Analytics Courses to prepare myself for the UK job market. Please which area is one more likely to get into faster. Network Admin and/or Data Analyst.

Lexusgs430:



Don't expect to appear in the UK on monday and be a bank manager at Midland bank or Northern Rock on tuesday...... That would be setting yourself up for a massive fall........

IT is good, network administrators are always required, software developers/app creators etc etc........ Unfortunately, you might not have enough time, to properly acquire said new skills..........

icon8:

Sorry, but what is “banking”?
You worked as a “banker” in what role?
That word is used loosely in Nigeria, and most Nigerian so-called “bankers” are actually bank workers. I know this because I used to be one!
What are your qualifications, and what’s your specialty/experience like? Investment Banking? Banking Operations? Credit? Treasury? Audit? Control? Compliance? Corporate Finance?
This is what should determine the path you’ll follow when you make the move. Otherwise, you may have to retrain as you’ve suggested.

Thanks boss for ur response.

Specialty/experience is Treasury. Qualifications- Bsc Accounting; MBA.
Since you were a former Nigerian banker like me, my questions are:
1.) Did you have to retrain? Or was it easy for you to get into banking with your previous experience in Nigeria?
2.) Are salaries for bankers enough to sustain a household of 3 conveniently?
3.) If I need to retrain, what fields would you recommend I focus on?

Sorry I ask because I am a novice to UK although I also worked as a banker in another country apart from Naija too.

I am flexible to retrain cos it’s putting enough food on the table for the family that matters most as well as having something a little tangible to save too. The profession is secondary.

They have Dominic Cunning Cummings
We had(have) Abba Kyari

RalphJean:
They have Dominic Cunning Cummings
We had(have) Abba Kyari

Cummings came to address the public, coming and going and telling big fat lies.......

Did Abba Kyari ever address Nigerian's?

Gambari would never address Nigerian's?

PS : My eye's are failing me, i need to drive 30 miles to test them...........

Flexvilla:


Thanks boss for ur response.

Specialty/experience is Treasury. Qualifications- Bsc Accounting; MBA.
Since you were a former Nigerian banker like me, my questions are:
1.) Did you have to retrain? Or was it easy for you to get into banking with your previous experience in Nigeria?
2.) Are salaries for bankers enough to sustain a household of 3 conveniently?
3.) If I need to retrain, what fields would you recommend I focus on?

Sorry I ask because I am a novice to UK although I also worked as a banker in another country apart from Naija too.

I am flexible to retrain cos it’s putting enough food on the table for the family that matters most as well as having something a little tangible to save too. The profession is secondary.

I think your profile is impressive, and a move will make sense. I also do not think you have to retrain, as your experience and qualifications are very relevant, in my opinion. Have you thought of CFA? That, in my opinion, will make some (if not a lot of) difference. You may also wish to google Treasury and Investment Banking jobs in the UK, to have an idea of the relevant requirements for those roles.

Finally, I didn’t have to retrain, as my experience is cross-functional, and not banking-specific. I still do the same things, but in a different sector. However, I’ve had to pick up a few certifications to bolster my chances. Same thing a CFA would do for you.

And oh, you’ll be fine. Any decent job will sustainably support your family of 3, if your priorities are right. You can start small and scale up as your situation gradually improves.

Lexusgs430:



Don't expect to appear in the UK on monday and be a bank manager at Midland bank or Northern Rock on tuesday...... That would be setting yourself up for a massive fall........

IT is good, network administrators are always required, software developers/app creators etc etc........ Unfortunately, you might not have enough time, to properly acquire said new skills..........

Lexobaba!

Thanks for always being there with ur insightful responses. U were of immense help on the other thread.

Abeg Sir, my question here is- banking dey pay? or should I jejely prepare my mind to switch to another profession that is in demand and pays well over there? Just like you rightly said too, I most likely will not have enough time to acquire a new skill so I want to start early to get prepared and at least know the profession to target if banking is not lucrative. I am not in a hurry to progress but I just want to be on the right track.

Thanks bro

icon8:

I think your profile is impressive, and a move will make sense. I also do not think you have to retrain, as your experience and qualifications are very relevant, in my opinion. Have you thought of CFA? That, in my opinion, will make some (if not a lot of) difference. You may also wish to google Treasury and Investment Banking jobs in the UK, to have an idea of the relevant requirements for those roles.

Finally, I didn’t have to retrain, as my experience is cross-functional, and not banking-specific. I still do the same things, but in a different sector. However, I’ve had to pick up a few certifications to bolster my chances. Same thing a CFA would do for you.

And oh, you’ll be fine. Any decent job will sustainably support your family of 3, if your priorities are right. You can start small and scale up as your situation gradually improves.

Thanks so much for your response. Much appreciated. Makes me put things into perspective and your answer has helped significantly to cool down blood pressure. �

Yes I hope to do the CFA qualification too but I am currently running ACCA. I am thinking of finishing the ACCA first before doing CFA. I am still at the early stages of ACCA and I know for sure that CFA is more relevant to my experience.

What do you think? Should I continue with ACCA or jump ship now to CFA since I haven’t gone far with ACCA?

Which of the qualifications(ACCA or CFA) brings more opportunities in the wider London economy asides the banking industry?

Flexvilla:


Thanks so much for your response. Much appreciated. Makes me put things into perspective and your answer has helped significantly to cool down blood pressure. �

Yes I hope to do the CFA qualification too but I am currently running ACCA. I am thinking of finishing the ACCA first before doing CFA. I am still at the early stages of ACCA and I know for sure that CFA is more relevant to my experience.

What do you think? Should I continue with ACCA or jump ship now to CFA since I haven’t gone far with ACCA?

Which of the qualifications(ACCA or CFA) brings more opportunities in the wider London economy asides the banking industry?

You’re welcome!

I’m no expert in these matters, but while not in anyway disrespecting its holders, my personal opinion is that ACCA is a dime a dozen these days. Got mine years ago, and in hindsight, I probably should have committed that much time and effort to something more valuable. It’s why I didn’t mention it in my initial response, and instead encouraged you to go for CFA.

Now, it’s your decision to make, and I’m in no position to tell you what to do, but CFA would surely distinguish you in a saturated market like the City, but your ability/capability to pull it off is another matter entirely. I flirted with the idea some 12 years ago but it was too demanding for me and I never got to write the Level 1 exam (I knew I’d fail!). I instead took the easy way out, just to have a certification (i.e. ACCA). In other words, if you’re able and capable, CFA is certainly the better charter to hold, but if you’re like me (in the sense of knowing your capabilities, circumstance, etc., and staying true to yourself) I’d say “continue with the ACCA”, as half loaf is better than none at all!

In conclusion, both are valuable, one is just more relevant and rewarding than the other. Another thing would be to finish the ACCA, then later top it up with CFA, if you’re up to it. Afterall, learning never stops.

icon8:

You’re welcome!

I’m no expert in these matters, but while not in anyway disrespecting its holders, my personal opinion is that ACCA is a dime a dozen these days. Got mine years ago, and in hindsight, I probably should have committed that much time and effort to something more valuable. It’s why I didn’t mention it in my initial response, and instead encouraged you to go for CFA.

Now, it’s your decision to make, and I’m in no position to tell you what to do, but CFA would surely distinguish you in a saturated market like the City, but your ability/capability to pull it off is another matter entirely. I flirted with the idea some 12 years ago but it was too demanding for me and I never got to write the Level 1 exam (I knew I’d fail!). I instead took the easy way out, just to have a certification (i.e. ACCA). In other words, if you’re able and capable, CFA is certainly the better charter to hold, but if you’re like me (in the sense of knowing your capabilities, circumstance, etc., and staying true to yourself) I’d say “continue with the ACCA”, as half loaf is better than none at all!

In conclusion, both are valuable, one is just more relevant and rewarding than the other. Another thing would be to finish the ACCA, then later top it up with CFA, if you’re up to it. Afterall, learning never stops.

Boss u just hit the nail on the head. I get the message. CFA is the way to go. Boy! I have to man up and sit up.

Thanks so much for your kind advice.

“I know that people are angry but I don’t regret what I did...”

Lexusgs430:


Cummings came to address the public, coming and going and telling big fat lies.......

Did Abba Kyari ever address Nigerian's?

Gambari would never address Nigerian's?

PS : My eye's are failing me, i need to drive 30 miles to test them...........

Lexusgs430:


£0.17 a bottle, would not break the bank.......

Hahaha

What do they say about little drops of water..........

Ikjosh04:


Please, i need an answer to this too.

You wanna study there too?

Nadheer15:
You wanna study there too?

Yes!!

Ikjosh04:


Yes!!

What Uni?

Nadheer15:
What Uni?

Yet to decide, don't derail this thread. You can send a pm.

Hello all, I am new here. I recently gave birth in Nigeria and my boyfriend is British. He want to apply for British passport for my Son. What documents do we need to apply for my Son passport. Any information will be great because we both don’t know much about applying for British Passport. Help. Thank all

Is your boyfriend with you in Nigeria or here in the U.K.

Any which way, there are more information for you on here

https://www.gov.uk/get-a-child-passport/first-child-passport

ladykk1:
Hello all, I am new here. I recently gave birth in Nigeria and my boyfriend is British. He want to apply for British passport for my Son. What documents do we need to apply for my Son passport. Any information will be great because we both don’t know much about applying for British Passport. Help. Thank all

Any updates on Ace Money Transfer? i remember someone saying he did it and hadn't received credit in 4hrs or so..

should we pack our load from Azimo??

profemebee:
Any updates on Ace Money Transfer? i remember someone saying he did it and hadn't received credit in 4hrs or so..

should we pack our load from Azimo??

If you want sub-20 minutes delivery at Shit rates, Azimo is it.

If you want up to 3-4 hours (sometimes less) at amazing rates, ACE is it.

I use both interchangeably depending on the urgency.

I loved Small World too, sometimes they have some unbelievable, but true rates. However, these days, they are same with ACE.


Choice is yours.

Visa office will open June 1 for more info ,tlscontact .

Thank for your respond. The baby is currently with me and my boyfriend is also in the UK. It is possible to apply for the baby passport from Nigeria? What kind of documents I must need? I intend to send the application by post. Thank you

omopapa:
Is your boyfriend with you in Nigeria or here in the U.K.

Any which way, there are more information for you on here

https://www.gov.uk/get-a-child-passport/first-child-passport