NewStats: 3,265,462 , 8,186,800 topics. Date: Sunday, 15 June 2025 at 05:20 AM 493z3x

winner37:


As at today 1000 cedis is over 99,000 naira

1. The currency is not higher, the same Ghc1000 few months back was changed for over 120000k.
2. I am not here to discourage you but to advise you. You can check my post over the years on this forum, I have advised folks about movement around ECOWAS states and the s are always positive. CHEERS

winner37:
Please am really confused but this is what I want and I need some advise possibly From anyone who had been to Ghana before..
Am a forklift operator presently working with one company am earning above 90k as salary but as Nigeria keep worsening day buy day so I ed a friend who based in Ghana in which he was very transparent by telling me all what I need to know. Part of his advise was if am coming over to do business or to work so I
answered him that I want to come and work probably when am used to the way of life over there I will set up a business...
My main concern , is there better life in Ghana compared to Nigeria and is there any possibility getting there I will see a work without staying at home for a month?
What is life like in Ghana?
Is handwork vailed over there ?
Will I used my o level result at least to get a company work that I might earn like 50k in Nigeria currency? ..
Please I need some genuine advise..

You already said your friend gave you all the info you needed to know and that he was transparent with you so I don’t know what to tell you again.
But my 2cent is that “living in Ghana is more expensive than Nigeria” and there isn’t jobs cos Ghana is also going through a lot at the moment except you want to be at the mercy of naija churches in Accra.

ViktorOG:
Hi guys! Good day, I will be traveling soon and I got a discounted flight from Benin republic to (I will be saving 200K plus) Hence I decide to travel via benin. Can nairalanders please tell me experiences traveling from Lagos to Benin republic? I will gladly appreciate!!!!
One ❤️

I am just seeing your mention on the Ghana to Nigeria by road thread. If you are a first time traveler on that route, I will advice you go to Cotonou with a transport coy.
I can recommend Guo motors and GIG motors cos of the way they handle port stamping at the borders and since you have an EU visa sticker in your port, those evil and satanic Nigeria immigration guys will surely milk you of as much cash as they can extort from you if you make the trip entering public bus and crossing Seme by foot.
The driver will go stamp your port for you, though you will be charged extra 5k-10k apart from the fare if your port is virgin. But you won't be stressed compare to if you go to the immigration booths all by yourself.

Zejunjo:
Thanks for the explanation bro.

You are most welcome

Zejunjo:
Please could you explain further what you meant by stamping of port at Togo - Benin border is based on smartness.
Do one have to for stamping of ports at these borders?

At the time I made that post, the Togolese and Benin immigrations charge port holders depending on nationality and travel experience of the holder of the port. i.e, if its a virgin Nigerian port, the price is higher and your negotiating skills determine the amount you will pay. If the port already have visas and point of entry stamps from the EU or UK and North America, price will be less cos they know the holder isn't a mugu so their stamp is just decoration in his is port. I don't know if that is still the situation atm.

feminineA:


I needed a tour guide for my cotonou trip

Oh! Unfortunately, I now live in Europe. I hope you got a tour guide during your trip.....

feminineA:


Hello @gentlebullet sent you a message

I am just seeing this and sorry I no longer have access to the email attached to this forum. You are free to ask me any question here.

Hadampson:


This is nairaland where everything and anything goes.

Sup Bro, its been a minute..... Are you done with school now?

pansophist:


I sent you a pm

Sorry am just seeing it cos I have been off grid since last week. Shoot me a mail

Wisdom2003:
Good day to you all,

I have a training in Ghana in the coming months and I am planning to visit Abidjan by road.

I will like to know if it safe to go by road and how to go about it.

Regards

You pm me.... How can I be of help bro?

pansophist:


Ahhhh Scandinavia, heaven on earth. I plan to participate in the Stockholm Adidas marathon in June, so it depends if I stick to training and fit enough to . Sure I go holla you

No problem my brother.... I full ground

Snitch24:


I have benefited alot from the little conversation I had with him in this platform
I was only asking for cost estimation

I Just complicated my NYSC
And With my experience I can estimate cost of living in Lagos Abuja Ibadan for one year service period

I don't know if you understand what I mean

Your defense isn't sitting well Bro.... You can't use your experience as a youth corper to estimate cost of living in Lagos, Abuja and Ibadan as you claim because living expenses are relative!
How do you expect me for example to give you estimate cost of living with school fees in Malmo University just cos I live here?
Do you realise tuition fees differ depending on the course of study?
Do you know that individual lifestyle differ ?
The man mentioned , Poland, and the Nordics before adding Baltic states to the options and you expect him to give you an estimate of tuition and living cost in each of them?
Bro, you have access to internet and he has given you pointers, get to work and do a comprehensive research to know which country suits your budget. CHEERS

Nogymmarts:



baltic countries is it easy to get work therew while schooling and how about there undergraduate program

If you are into Tech or Health related fields, there are jobs especially in Estonia and Latvia. There are survival jobs too cos of the nomad visa they are issuing lately, lots of remote workers are partially residing in the Baltic states and services are needed to be provided. Lithuania isn't bad too.... It all depends on the individual's ability to adapt and make things happen.

pansophist:


gentlebullet spoke my mind. Learn to research things yourself. I don't know the answer to your questions, and if I want to know, I'll just Google it. Something you can also do. This is why agent are scamming lots of people in Nigeria. The lack of relying on themselves and expecting someone else to do the research for them.

Living outside Nigeria especially in the west is a true test of independence. You must know how to research and do things yourself, and if you have to ask me for something as basic as googling for schools and their fees, then how would you handle far more complicated stuff upfront? This is not a bash, it just have to be said.

My Brother, I wonder how some lots can cope in the west when I read the kind of questions they ask on nairaland. It is well
If you ever have any reason to be in Malmo, Sweden..... Pls feel free to PM me let me host you.

Snitch24:

Thanks anyways
But you can actually do better

Okay Sir! No vex Oga from the top.....
Pls ask the guy cost of visa fees, flight ticket, accommodation, cost of utilities, groceries, and monthly bus .
CHEERS

Snitch24:


Bro God will forever be blessing you for this info
I really appreciate
Thanks Alot bro

Bt pls I'm still curious like how much do I need In total
Plus what is the minimum range of school fees

Are you deliberately asking these questions to engage or troll the guy? How will he possibly know cost of school fees and total cost of traveling when he is not the school istration?
He has given you pointers, you have internet.... Start your research bro!

Msnbcny:
I have #500,000 with me. Meanwhile My work needs steady electricity. Staying in Nigeria have really exhausted me, I always buy fuel everyday.

I have two countries on my mind. Travelling to Accra or Cotonou.

Please I need urgent advice. Does it worth it.
Sorry for my grammar.

What make you think 500k is a lot of money enough to relocate to Cotonou or Accra? The Naira has lost its value so much.
1. The cost of transportation from Lagos to either of the two cities has triple cos of border closure due to covid out break.
2. Accommodation in both cities have increased in recent times due to the economic impact of covid.
3. Before you can rent an apartment in both cities, you will have to acquire a RP, this wasn't the case few years back but cos the present Nigerian govt have failed in its diplomatic duties for its citizens residents in those countries, the hosts are now more hostile and strict about undocumented Nigerians in their country. Moreover, applying for a RP will eat into your already little budget.
4. Both cities have constant electricity supply but very expensive.
5. Cost of living particularly in Accra is far more than that of Lagos so be prepared.

My advice: if you must relocate, up your budget to at least 1.5million to avoid getting stranded or been arrested for illegal stay in especially Accra.

Wizzzzmike:


Lol what the fvck is this thing saying. You're real blockheaded lol, Nigeria is still behind us and we won 40 years ago lol catch up lol. And we know our team is weak but with our weak team we'll still qualify for afcon. Nigeria has been to the world cup six times yet you haven't make any impact in the world cup lol

Typical of an average Ghanaian, you are quick to insult during bants and constructive conversations.... Keep living in illusion

Swanzi:


Yes since we were comparing the better teams between Ghana and Nigeria then of course I need draw ur attention to the fact that we’ve been to the quarters of the World Cup and u’ve not despite ur so called superiority and more World Cup appearances.
You see the inferiority complex issue now? Nobody is comparing, we are pointing out mistakes and lapses of the team and instead to it that black stars need to adjust and make head ways, you guys are coming defensive and start making comparison. Why is every thing competition to average Ghanaians?

Wizzzzmike:


We won it 40 and you guys won it 7 years, the reality is Nigeria is behind us that's the reality boy lol. It's fact face it.

I am very sure you are one of sm fans, your head die rough! 2013 is not the first time Nigeria won the AFCON. It was the third time and last time. Ghana last won in 1982 and Nigeria have won it two time after that 1982. Nigeria won it in 1994 and then 2013. So black stars needs to buckle up.

Swanzi:



What's the guarantee u will even qualify for Qatar and what’s even the more guarantee that u would even make it out of the group stages

Haha you listen to kelvin Taylor talk about inferiority complex…
Massa,the business of the day ATM is AFCON. Why are you so keen abt Qatar? And by the way, Kelvin Taylor is a very good friend of mine one of the most down to earth Ghanaian brother I have.

Swanzi:



You should also come back when Nigeria gets to the quarters of the World Cup…!!!

We will talk about that when Qatar 2022 begins. ATM, we are at AFCON. Go listen to your brother Kelvin Taylor he is speaking truth about the cause of the down fall of the black stars. Nigeria is not your problem massa!!!

Wizzzzmike:


Lol you also hate it that u won it in 2013 and behind us lol. You don't know shit about football sit down in ur urine let big boys talk football

Do you even understand what you typed? A team last won a trophy about 7years + ago and another won 40years ago and you are saying you that won 40years ago is better? Better face the reality massa.

Wizzzzmike:
Nigerians here mocking and saying shit about our team (Ghana). We know our team is mess. But 5 to 7 years ago Nigeria team was a total mess couldn't qualify for afcon. This is football enjoy ur moment we will be back at our best and y'all know that.

Charlie, hate only blinds you. Nigeria last won the AFCON in 2013. Ghana last won in 1982. You should come back and talk when blackstars win its next AFCON. Inferiority complex is Ghanaians' major problem!!!

Msdos4000:


Please I secure a job in ivory coast I want to travel on Wednesday from Nigeria I only have national ID card I don't have any thing again and the deadline is on 10th please I my free to go

Honestly, I don't have any idea what the road situation is like for now cos I have since left Africa.

Location: Malmo, Sweden

Rent - 13,893sek (1350euro) including utilities
Groceries - 2,100sek (200euro)
Children school fees - FREE
Health Insurance - 3600sek (350euro)
Car - electric
Miscellaneous - 5000sek (480euro)

Family of 5

I am always very thankful to God for my wife cos all three pregnancies didn't come with spitting, vomiting, etc.
We had our 1st and 2nd kids back then in Ghana, her only craving was a snack called kelewele (it's like dodo but the plantain is chopped very small and spiced with blended ginger, garlic and other spices before frying). And she eats it almost every evening, na so I dey queue for kelewele t every evening after work...
But our last child who was conceived during covid lockdown,no crave for anything cos corona dey kill people anyhow here and kelewele isn't available here but she ate lots of peppered fish. I turn to mai suya during winter cos na that time she chop grilled peppered fish like kilode.
Women are wonderful creatures of God (the good ones though)

travelwaka:
It's a sad story, you can imagine how many million litres of fuel meant for Nigerians leaving the Nigerian shore weekly

There are lots of Nigeria Customs officers from the rank of Superintendent and above who bank roll lots of so called gated communities/ estate in the south west of the country whose main source of cash is from petrol smuggling racket in Benin Republic.

helinues:
What if his arrest is not even related to criticizo Buhari?

Just saying

30k per month gang never disappoints.... They do their work diligently.

Lol.... To think this man is a SAN, Prof, Pastor and a father makes me laugh anytime he speaks to defend this istration. He keeps speaking grammar even when the cabal almost harvest his soul in that helicopter crash.
Anyone who have been to the North east and North Central recently will know that there is no security in this country again na man o war and boys scout dey protect naija atm!!!

The funniest thing is that all those pomo eating 30k per month BMC will still come and defend this failed buhari led APC govt.

Cdbmgist:

Good morning sir, please I'm planning to move to Cotonou, please I need information on how to get accommodation, shop etc since I want to start up a business there and live there too. Please help a sister.
Thank you.

Unfortunately I don't live and work in Cotonou, I only visit when duty calls or transit for a day or two whenever my trip to Nigeria is by road.
So I have no idea about getting accommodation and shop.