Can't agree more. I was just going to suggest this. Realised, there's bit of laziness on the forums.

iHart:
Nice documentary. But not everybody will have the time and resource to watch a long video like this. Maybe you add pictures and little description under them

Interesting read. An err we all tend to make or a disciple we struggle to lash ourselves with.
I can relate with the post.
And the part of trust; hummmm, interesting approach.

Anyways, when Ticha, I mean teacher teaches you, you've got to listen up. init.

Ticha:
Pension and wealth planning for the future - very long read.
... ...
It does mean we're financially tight until we finish the build March/ April 2023 (build starts in Oct 2022) but it's for our future financial security so we're totally happy to have a few tight years.
... ...
We have also created a family trust. ...
We've currently set it so it can only be dissolved by a court and no beneficiaries can sell assets out of it including us once the asset has been placed in it.
2 reasons we have done this – divorce/ separation for us or our children. Even though we all hope to remain married till death, the truth is that divorce and remarriage happens. The trust is set up to protect the financial interests of all beneficiaries

This is not financial advice. Just sharing what we have done.

Start with a portfolio.
GitHub, publicly accessible online repository, stack overflow presence

bustlezach01:
Hi everyone,
How could someone who self schooled herself in programming start a career in IT? Considering that she doesn't have a degree in IT.

To reduce your 'driving me crazy' kindly provide screenshot on your system. Pls, blurred sensitive info, if any.
Where is the Android installed. Kindly check. Reinstall if need be. Note the path and permission.
What version of Android SDK?
NB : the sample screenshot you provided is for a Mac. Just saying.
Are you using Windows or Mac (or Linux)

CollinsNeuman:

Thanks for your reply
What i mean in essence is that I can't tick any check box in the available sdk platform listed as the one in these image.

Note : these image is just for illustration as none of the check boxes allows ticking in my machine

And the Android sdk location is not detectable in my machine. It's driving me crazy

Scare is an understatement. I was sort of 'horrified', practically petrified, if one must say; especially in this ('current') clime.
What a rich Nigerian heritage.
This are what should be on NL frontpage. #Justwise

nwauwa:
I was so scared watching this

Thanks @david_nkwa (Twitter). Lovely. Can only imagine the serenity, tranquility ...
Drill Ranch featured on https://pasa.org/project/drill-ranch/

Whao. Youtubing #level2²

Wey dat my tayoaina and wodemaya (abi na trudymaya gang)

By the way, e be say Baba for Ota farm don go visit for like 2001
[CRS Gov Donald Duke, former Drill Ranch Manager Ubi Sam Ettah, and (then) President Olusegun Obasanjo] Source: https://www.pandrillus.org/projects/drill-ranch/

dtnaira3:
Have you heard of Drill Ranch Before? It is one of the Scariest and most blissful places to spend a night in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF0lzCndak8

[Modify] I hear say Lalasticlala na the snake master. O ya o, come drill for drill Ranch.

According to OP (as per his story), it was a cert b4 a MSc
Some schools have Graduate Certificate, PG Diploma, Masters, then PhD.
However, not not school allows one to transfer (course) credit from cert or Dip to Masters.

mousery:
My immigration story

I had enrolled in a certificate program at the country’s leading higher institution of learning, the University of Toronto. But even I knew that this was just a certificate.
... ...
Stroke of luck! University of Toronto offered me the master’s degree in one of their top departments, computer science. Omo, that was good news for me
... ...
(To be continued)

Ajibade123:

sir
how were you able to study computer science for masters without having a CS Bsc degree, did you applied for pre degree??
and what do you study for BSC??
I was doing some research about this same university post degree programs and I was just confused
I will appreciate your response sir

Assumption: you are on student permit. Init.
Not necessary to know though.

Yes, the SoC cost a whopping £50.
https://enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx
Statement Of Comparability: A general purpose statement of qualification comparability ... to evidence the level of your overseas qualification for employment, study, professional registration or another reason.

If having SoC will guarantee you a foot in, then get it done with and kick-start.
If uncertain, you might rethink.

As regard your line BA (biz analyst) is not same as Data analyst. However, in your pursuit of BA, ensure you get #Domain knowledge. Then, ramp things up with data analytics skill set.

igbsam:
Since on the 1st of April ... Also, this is my second week in the uk as i got in last week monday 11th of April. I already have my brp and have applied for my NI and NHS. My personality being someone that don't just like sitting around, i went on job hunting using indeed and totaljobs. ...
I was an ICT consultant back in Nigeria ...decided to opt for a new career journey which is Business Analysts. I got connected to someone who offered to put me through tutorials that will help me land a better job after the brushing me up at a fee. Yet to start this tutorial, i went on the said sites above to search for Apprenticiship on Data Analyst, got an offer, but they asked i do something. ...I was asked to get
Statement of Comparability
Nna, what is this ke. They stated on the job experience that no certification or experience whatsoever is needed. What is then this one that will cost me a set back of 50 pounds. I don dey spend money, when i never dey make money to find job. ...

Last time I checked, this was the 9ja culture. What used to and ought to.
How far things have changed. sob! sob!

But then, there're still a large remnants.

Well, for those that doing, keep on doing good. Key is the underlined ... no expectations. 'Cos some or many will abuse your good deeds!!

LondonDating:

I have a Bangladeshi colleague aged 29 who has borrowed £10,000 twice now to send to his Brothers in Bangladesh to process their USA emigration Visa and he is not expecting anything back from them as all he wants is for them to escape poverty.
... and he will do the same for them when the time comes as according to him, it is their culture.

Compare this to Nigeria where ...

Kudos. Keep going at it.
iwe kikọ, lai sí ọkọ ... kò ipe o, ko i pe o

To some of the questions.
[1] There was a viral post sometimes in 2020. Here's a copy: [url]m.facebook.com/compendiumofagribusinessopportunities/videos/yam-harvested-from-sack-farmingthis-is-quite-manifestation-that-were-blessed-in-/405067240618729/ [/url]
Seems, it was same from NL posting (below)

[2] Christistruth00 made a post sometimes last year here on NL

Christistruth00:
Sack farming ... Cultivate Yams in Nigeria.
... ...

By the way, we all awaiting harvest update!

micellgevity:
My vertical yam farm.
1st pix- When I was mixing soil with manure.
2nd pix- When I was transplanting from the nursery.
This is just a practical of vertical yam farm in my compound ....

Cybersecurity has become a slap it all for 'all' things security (information security). One thing I can say is the more you go deep, the deeper it becomes; needing varying skillsets to navigate.
Though you might not need a licence, in the true sense of it, however, you'll soon discover this thing the call security clearance. The more you look, the more you see different shades of 'em. They quickly become a stumbling block.
PS: talking of licence, the UK national cybersecurity strategy is seemly moving in that direction. The NCSC is not far-off

1.0 Look out for BCS, become a member and work things from there.
2.0 Get on board the CISSP bandwagon, starting with the CCSA (if that's what it's still called).
2.1Whilst at it, detour to ISACA for certification in CSX certifications, starting with cybersecurity fundamental, then CSX Foundation. Then, shoot for ISACA CSX Practitioner and (ISC)2 CISSP in one go.
I recommend this based on your 'profile', you've sketched. We've all been through the 'computer village'. At times, there's no other foundational grounding! That's discourse for another day.

In btw, you might want to go the networking route, then your path, though not strictly, would drift along the CCNA (or variants), CCNA security. However, ain't no stopping into CCIE.

By the way, there's this craze for data analytics/science/engineer. Maybe, might get your foot in the door faster than the two above. Dunno? However, the Python for data analytics is also essention for Networking these days.
Lemme step aside and allow the landlords speak to your matter. They have the insightfully insights.

avalon7:

I think you now need a license to be in the cyber security field but I'm not totally sure. I would advise that you go for something easier, you can try data analytics or front end web dev or any other IT path were the requirements for getting a job aren't so high

igbsam:
... I am IT enthusiast and would like to work in that line. Though, i don't have particular interest as i was a system engineer while in Nigeria as per say we be computer village type of hustler (Jack of all trade in IT). Run Installations and all. Coming down here, i got to know certifications is mostly important in securing a job. I have decided to narrow down to Cyber Security ...

Ironically, so true. Not just UK, practically everywhere (outside 9ja).
One must just roll with like-minded and continually scrutinise. While at it, one must just strive for (personal) upliftment, yet lifting up collectively (without much expectations).

LagosismyHome:

No 3 touch me ooo. I am all about our people raising our people. ... how can we grow if we run away from each other

LondonDating:

Its hard to explain ...

Lexusgs430:

The devil is in the detail (for those without self control)......

leef2022:

Why the bolded pls?

LondonDating:

...
3. The less the number of Nigerian friends you have the better for you.
...

Spot on, on all. On 6 et 7, perhaps we say vice-versa.
... Plan, start your retirement from day zero.

LondonDating:

1. Don't claim benefits you are not entitled to from the Govt as it may take 25 years to find out but they probably will and even if they don't you don't want to make a habit of taking what you are not entitled to.
2. Always pay your taxes as tax evasion carries a 5 year prison sentence.
3. The less the number of Nigerian friends you have the better for you.
4. Save, save and save to get a deposit to buy your own house (Mortgage) as all rent is waste and your propert(ies) will serve as a good source of pension and wealth in future.
5. IF you ever need to flog your errant school age pikin, make sure it is on the palm.
6. Not sure if you are a man but if you are, NEVER hit a woman.
7. You can go to prison for 8 years if your wife says get up and you say wait till I finish as from the point you carry on regardless, it is called marital rape.
8. Don't drink and drive or drive withouth insurance as if you hav an accident in such circumstances, you will be jailed. Also do not drive if you have been banned from driving.
9. Don't listen to ANY Nigerian who tries to teach you ways to beat the system (e.g fiddle with your electric meter) or make easy money as any easy money comes with a greater than 50% probability that you will end up in jail.
10. If you have a son in the UK, just know that black boys are picked on by the UK educational system and learn to do your own research / tough love at home and not believe everything negative they say about your son.

Wanna gaskiya ne. C'est finni. Ọrọ ti tan, but then discourse continues!!!

Lexusgs430:

Magana yakare .........

Lexusgs430:

But you agree, some non tested fridge/freezers, AC, tv etc etc
Lasts the true test of time ........

LondonDating:

Yes that's correct but some non testing electric appliances can give you an electric shock too.

LondonDating:

Marriage is a case of shopping in the dark as you do not know what you are getting LONG TERM - similar to buying non testing goods.
...
Someone once said that for your marriage to work, you have to be prepared that you are marrying 3 or 4 different people rolled into one - as that single partner of yours will change character many times in your marriage.

per the underlined, you might want to explore the analytics side of things. You should get a edge with domain knowledge experience over those with IB.
In this era of dynamics of digital transformation, supply chain (and its evolution), the evolving nature of digital technologies (inclusive of digital platforms) brings lotta interesting 'curves'
Ordinarily, one should not be thrown out/down in a world city like London, well ideally!

sholadele4:

Thank you for the valuable insights shared on this platform. Please, what advice do you have for someone like me who is already in the process of coming to study MSc in International Business with Data Analytics? I have 7 years of work experience in HR in Nigeria prior to now. I am also working on horning my data analytics skills through self-study. Are there any prospects? or things I can do to boost my chances?

Thanx lalasticlala for getting this here yourself. The super super supermod himself!
At (real) OP only get this out about a yr later (24th in remembrance of the 23rd B'Day). There're lotta comments/opinions I could make, I'll refrain from 'em all.
Manje (as the Zulus), or ngoku (as the Xhosa) or à présent, as the French might say, I'll look at #impact.
In the last 24hrs or so, there are around 10 post with 5 rating on Google ([url]www.google.co.za/travel/hotels/WARERE%20BEACH%20HOTEL%20NUNGWI/entity/CgsI5NCwrLXAvcScARAB/reviews?q=WARERE%20BEACH%20HOTEL[/url])

Of this, one is a 5 with a message ... The 5 rating is to warn you from this place. Please before considering it check the @zainabdehinde experience on Twitter. HORRIBLE & UNSAFE ...
Another was a 5 with service=1, location=1, so seemly wrong tick.
About three are one liner, the rest are just 'tick off'.
Until then, the **** hotel seems to bask away on +/-3.5 (estimation). Right now, it's "1" with a recommendation 'to close'.
As it stands, the **** hotel might need to hire more than the Arushan (oops, Tanzanian) to try and reverse the power of social platforms (Twitter, NL et al.)

In the last 24hrs, most of the review, (which might seems to be >8000) are from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, maybe Zim, Namibia, Moz...
Perhaps, should I have time, I might consider doing some sentiment and decision tree analysis.

Documentary evidence are critical in moments like this ... emails (2 or 5), photos (calculated side shots), video shots with voice (well intentioned side shots). All well backed up to cloud

Well, there're other options (in addition to above), get 'em removed (reputable/verifiable firms), then sue (civil claim). PS: if it turns south, be ready to drain all your reserves!
By the way, umarwy PTSD might come in handy
[Kindly read inbtw the lines. #advice]

babajeje123:
Please people, does any UK law permit me to withhold my rent till my house agent attends to what I want her to fix? I moved into the house in December but the back was not cleared of all the rubbish swept out during renovation. Broken bottles, broken tables etc and it's a heap. I called the attention of the agent to it and she promised to send her maintenance team to clear the place but she hasn't. Sometimes, I will call her she won't pick my call, send message she won't reply. I expressed my displeasure last month and asked for the landlord's number but she said I couldn't have it but she promised to send her team but till now I haven't seen anyone. My rent is due on Monday and a friend said I shouldn't pay her. Will that be permitted under the law? If not what can I do?

When means in place, #Intent, #motive inter-alia 'financial freedom'
Just saying ni o. Not to be chewed on.

umarwy:

Let her book therapy sessions [insert: PTSD]
Let them live separately
Let them form fight etc
Let her stop working
Let her get sick note for feeling down
Etc
Etc

I am not a financial advisor. Take it with a grain of salt

Without sounding off as someone ignorant or insensitive to the matter under discussion, may I be allowed to speak to the writer academically.
[center]May the Lord comfort the family. May Osinachi RIP.[/center]

@TONYE001, the father of two, and Husband to the best woman out there who he loves and adore dearly, thanks for the wonderful discourse. Merci beaucoup.
After a cursory reading of your writing, impressive I must say, I perceive the trapping of a masterpiece. All the essentials are in there.
PS : I must still take time to digest the write-up. I have no doubt, it'll make an interesting reading.

Beyond the interpretivist (qualitative) philosophical approach, seeing that the discourse points towards 'how' and 'why', so it seems, would you mind a critical realism philosophical underpinning. Thus, engaging the ontological reality, and the explanatory and emancipatory ethos of critical realism¹ in unearthing the (beneath the 'scene') mechanisms.
Giving the nature of the discourse, a triune legal, religious and medical theoretical framing are used to retroduce (refit if one might loosely say) the mechanism to the identified event: DV and death. More so, tapping into its methodological pluralism.

¹ critical realism (at philosophy level) distinct from critical theory

Bhaskar, R. (2013). A realist theory of science. Routledge.
Bhaskar, R., & Hartwig, M. (2016). Enlightened common sense: The philosophy of critical realism. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315542942

Archer, M., Bhaskar, R., Collier, A., Lawson, T., & Norrie, A. (2013). Critical realism: Essential readings. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315008592

Nairn, S. (2012). A critical realist approach to knowledge: implications for evidence‐based practice in and beyond nursing. Nursing Inquiry, 19(1), 6-17. [url]https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1800.2011.00566.x [/url]

Cooke, A., Smith, D., & Booth, A. (2012). Beyond PICO: the SPIDER tool for qualitative evidence synthesis. Qualitative health research, 22(10), 1435-1443. [url]https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1049732312452938[/url]

Tricco, A. C., Lillie, E., Zarin, W., O'Brien, K. K., Colquhoun, H., Levac, D., ... & Straus, S. E. (2018). PRISMA extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR): checklist and explanation. Annals of internal medicine, 169(7), 467-473. [url]https://doi.org/10.7326/M18-0850 [/url]

TONYE001:
The death of Osinachi Nwachukuwu shocked many and provoked controversies, especially regarding her marriage (Kaduna, 2022). When I learned of her death, I was first sad that such a great singer was gone; later, as more details began to emerge, I soon began to wish that we got things right in our country, sooner than later. Notwithstanding the myriads of testimonies that have flooded the online space, the true cause of Osinachi's death can only be established by an autopsy (Das and Chowdhury, 2017). Until this is done, statements about her death cannot hold water.
...
Domestic violence (DV), or intimate partner violence, is defined as "a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner" (United Nations, n.d.). DV also refers to injurious physical, sexual, and psychological behaviours occurring within the context of an intimate union or any other type of union (Sardinha et al., 2022).
...
As I conclude, I would like to leave this last note to victims of DV. Please, prioritize your life over anything. Your life is paramount. Separate yourself from your spouse now that you still can. Beyond this, you should also report him/her to the authorities and ensure he/she is prosecuted and put behind bars for a long time. If you take these actions, you would have successfully protected future victims of your spouse.

Tonye001.

Aya fi ikọkọre nẹ. Amọ, ẹba tutu nkọ, i we, a ma fi jẹ ikọkọre ẹni. Bẹ si ni, iyẹn sọ fọ, ka ma tun mu garri ẹni ton ti ẹja ṣhawa lẹyìn nẹ
Did I see justwise press the #ban button, my lordship, temper justice with mercy. Furtherto, I please allocating a translator.

Lexusgs430:

Thank you ...... I go prepare ikokore for you .........

Congrat. @bolded underlined: let the publication commence and grow with impact (orcid, Google Scholar...). Whilst at it (publish or perish), beware of predatory journals

Paulheyman:
My Journey through academics (Bsc. MSc. Ph.D)
NOTE: I am writing this article to inspire young Nigerians/Africans who have flair for academics.
My name is Emeka Ekanem Muyiwa Kyari and I was born a sickle cell patient. At the age of seven, I developed passion for teaching, my love for teaching was born out of my urge to know more. I was passionate about learning.
...
Conclusion
Though I am not a professor yet, but I believe that at the appropriate time I will. I made it this far, I know that everyone else will. School is fun not scam. One day I know that my certificates will fetch me greatness because I don't just wanna be a salary earner I want to be remembered for my contribution to knowledge.

My name is E.E.M Kyari BSc., PGDE, MSc., PhD

COREN (statutory) and NSE (defacto society) have their place. As you go through the process, do the same for the UK. Kind of 2-in-1

The statutory is ECUK. You'll need to identify the appropriate engr body. You can't apply to ECUK directly.
Process flow: www.engc.org.uk/professional-registration/
Pocket Guide to Professional Registration for engineers and technicians 2021/22: www.engc.org.uk/professional-registration/pocket-guide-to-professional-registration/

Whilst at it, don't forget Goke7 advice on personal specific.

Andrenalin:
Thanks for this... Before now I was thinking COREN and NSE is not recognised outside Nigeria, so from this piece it will be advisable for me to register with this engineering bodies right...
Thanks expecting your response

semmyk:
...
Inbetween, your membership of COREN and or NSE must should be intact in addition to UK CEng or IEng or EngTech.

Yep. Buy now pay later is a form of credit. In actual fact, it is #credit.

On the JL, PayPal in 3 and OP, the credit is with the later 2. JL ain't part of the credit.
I've penned a detailed in the last page.
https://www.nairaland.com/6719932/living-uk-life-immigrant-part-2/365#111717065

Sure, we all have learnt one or two on this wonderful discourse. And it's been insightfully enlightening.

BorisJohnson:

We can rest now.
Curry’s sold to you Despite/Inspite of being Black, & African.
Great!
Turns out John Lewis did not refuse to sell due to your black ness and African ness. Yes?
Not everything is about race.

Meanwhile, Any Buy Now Pay Later is actually a ‘credit issue’.

Kindly pay more, critical attention to Goke7 message (admonition as it seems).
In cover letter, be specific on 'personal' details: technical, process, regulatory...

For instance, in this 'scenario', which caterpillar engines or gas turbines you worked on (not all but just two or three), what did you do on them, what did you achieved with them from engineering and benefit output. You can even approach from what 'risk' you had and how exactly did you avert.

Inbetween, your membership of COREN and or NSE must be intact in addition to UK CEng or IEng or EngTech.

@the underlined, do you stand a chance, probably. However, you'll need an orientation shift from what to how: generic to specific and actionable

Andrenalin:

Thanks a lot for this ,
Kindly weigh my experience… I have work as a mechanical tech for 10yrs plus now in the oil and gas industry working on Caterpillar Engines, Gas Turbines, Pumps and Compressors. Also work as Operators for two yes. Do you think I stand a chance securing a job there if I relocate?
Thanks I am anticipating ur respond

Goke7:

The thing about the UK is that you need to study about the industry and tailor your naija experience to their job specs highlighting the projects you have done and how it relates to the UK industry. They also want to know what you did and not what your company or team did. Also check out the necessary credentials and qualifications that are required for the role you apply for. All Engineering Jobs in the UK are in the shortage skill list and once you can prove you know the job, you can even get a company to sponsor your visa but the question remains do you know the job?

Let me say upfront, the OP needs to pick between battle and war. Secondly, there's injustice and there're injustices. Nonetheless, when wrong is wrong, it is wrong. There's a reason why in most countries, dignity (alongside privacy) are part of #rights.
The OP can take the matter further with JL and if (s)he desires, also with the Information Commissioner (DPA). However, going the solicitor route (and consequently solicitor utilising barrister), let OP weigh battle and war!

PayPal in 3: the credit (amount, process, profile, legal...) is between the PayPal client and PayPal. Beyond the two parties, transaction is Blackbox in so far as details is concerned.
I'll leave it at that without much further elaboration.
https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-payin3/faq

DPA
The DPA as with any other data protection/privacy safeguard works on common principles.
Typically, it's about
- private, public sensitive and public information
- the subject
- what the info is about
- what the info is used for (to be used for)
- how the info will be used
- how long the info will be used and/or kept
- how the info will be safeguarded
- who is/will be designated custodian
PS: I've used info loosely as if one and same as data.

Can a fraud unit utilise public, public sensitive and even private info (data), yes they can. Nonetheless, in their usage (processing), they are mandated to adhere to the other principles (as a combined lot and not isolated units).

NB: DPA (in UK way b4 the GDPR even comes to be!) is similar to others South Africa POPI act, Jamaica's DPA, Australia's DPA, California Privacy Act or US HIPAA/HITECH, even 9ja NDPR, about to be Indian's DPA ...). I have some posting on my LinkedIn on data protection/privacy.

JL: John Lewis
JL is a third party to the two-parties (PayPal and Amarathripple0) [credit] relationship in so far as PayPal in 3 is concerned (well, I stand to be corrected with the little of law, risk, security, audit, consulting I've done over the years). Disclaimer: despite working in law and in Court, I'm not a Solicitor/lawyer nor Barrister/Advocate. There's a branch of law that allows me to 'practice' within its limited constraints!!!

Refusing ordinal customer, provider transaction is not the norm. That JL will have explain and explain real good. The twist is the 'not present transaction'. There are other areas that comes into the picture. Some are AML (even though JL would not ordinarily be classified as an entity in this regard!), Ethics (ethical morale), responsible trading ...

Inbtw, by the OP aversion, I credence is to be made to it, there is a non-profit transaction (debit card) that was refused/declined. Ordinarily, that would settled the matter. However, it was not so. The onus shifts to JL.

Let me #pause. I will not pass an firm opinion nor verdict.
All rise!

The links were to provide you pointers on understanding the concepts. Once understood, you should be able to make informed decisions, and engage solicitors, agents, landlord et al. critical, and in a way as well as understand the market.
invariably, there's the 'lease' and 'free' in your buy, which is 'distinct' to rent.
TheGuyFromHR and Rubyventures have given contextual, explanatory information.

Viruses:

I just went through these links, there is actually the option to buy...as in buy gangan and become the landlord/freeholder but the article itself insinuated that it is not easy.

semmyk:

Just pointing to the following:
[1] Source https://www.gov.uk/leasehold-property
[2] Source https://hoa.org.uk/advice/guides-for-homeowners/i-am-buying/leasehold-v-freehold-whats-the-difference
...

Viruses:

I've been seeing this "years of lease" on several comments here. What is the implication?

@bolded underlined
Trust the Gurus will do justice to your grey area.

Just pointing to the following:
[1] Source https://www.gov.uk/leasehold-property
You only own a leasehold property for a fixed period of time. (different from freehold or technically 999yrs lease)
Ownership of the property returns to the landlord when the lease comes to an end.
[2] Source https://hoa.org.uk/advice/guides-for-homeowners/i-am-buying/leasehold-v-freehold-whats-the-difference
There are two fundamentally different forms of legal ownership: freehold and leasehold. Although estate agents tend to gloss over it, it can be the difference between a home that is worth buying and one that isn’t. ...

Viruses:

I've been seeing this "years of lease" on several comments here. What is the implication?
So if I buy a house for £250k for instance and the lease on it is 50 years. Does it mean after 50 years my house is no longer my own?

Xenophobia is one of them; albeit most visible. There're structural (structure, agency, mechanism) issues that aren't apparent to many. Should the elasticity get snapped, it's gonna be freefall, at a rate and magnitude that'll make 9ja appears "way better".
9ja seemly has survived on #resilience, SA rather on existing fragile 'structure'

hustla:

Yeah southy can be volatile cos of xenophobia
My research about Mauritius says it's the best in Africa

semmyk:
Beware of SA (South Africa, Southie...). It's a 50:50. The rate at which things are going, calls for concern. Let's leave it unpacked for now!
PS: I can't speak for Mauritius or Seychelles.