NewStats: 3,263,076 , 8,179,027 topics. Date: Wednesday, 04 June 2025 at 03:28 PM pf33

What is Ahmed Musa doing on this list? I get the leadership he provides, but I believe his inclusion is disrespectful to other hardworking, in-form young players.

Seun:
When I started Nairaland, I operated it all by myself, but by 2007 I was overwhelmed. Mukina2 swooped in and volunteered to be a super-. She also helped me to recruit section s. This enabled us to move forward. Initially, she worked for free, but over time she became a paid supermod. One of the best.

Last month, I gave her a particular instruction which is the most basic instruction you can give a . Clean up ALL the sections you've been assigned to and report to me after EACH one. She steadfastly refused until the month end. She felt that she was doing her job and there was therefore no need for me to tell her what to do.

I insisted that she must choose between reg and following this particular instruction. She eventually chose to resign, saying "let's go our separate ways". We will miss her a lot. I will miss her a lot. I wish her the best in all her future endeavours. She will do great. She may return if she changes her mind, but the show must go on.

Please, Seun, I want to change my profile name. I hope you get to see this this time.

Good luck to everyone pursuing that Canadian dream. As long as your expectations are realistic, Canada is a decent place. It’s worth it.

And, to put things in perspective and further motivate you, many of us who were in your shoes a few years ago are now becoming citizens or have become citizens. It felt like it wouldn’t happen back then; but, as they say, time flies.

Keep at it. God bless.

Seun:
Fellow Nairalanders,

I'm pleased to wish you a Happy New Year!!

2024 will be the year of Nairaland's resurgence. I will face Nairaland squarely like I used to before the discouraging Data Loss Incident of 2014. I will hire more hands to help us to improve Nairaland.

The problems of Nairaland that we should have solved years ago will be solved.

* We will defeat tribalists, trolls, & spammers.
* We will complete our advertising platform.
* We will improve the UI and UX.
* Home page topics will be educative & fresh.
* We will reverse the anti-women trends.

However, I must warn you that things will get worse before they get better. Please stand with us and fight for us as Nairaland faces the tough challenges of 2024, which have already started.

Happy New Year and thanks for using Nairaland!

Seun Osewa,
Nairaland's Founder.

Seun, please I would like to change my moniker. Please! Thank you.

In no particular order:

1. Oyo (State of Origin; no place like home)

2. Osun (University; I was made in Osun State)

3. Ogun (Pretty cool state)

4. Lagos (Funny enough, I always enjoy my time in Lagos; I love holidaying in seaside resorts)

5. Niger (Business trip; 22-year-old; Travelled in a trailer, slept on the road; Nigeria was relatively safe then; loved it!)

6. Ekiti (Was in transit to Nasarawa and bought a few snacks)

7. Kogi (Visited my friend during his service year)

8. Benue (Transit from Kogi)

9. Kwara (Applied to UNILORIN back then)

10. Nasarawa (Easily the best outside my state of origin, had a blast during my NYSC; the cost of living was good; friendly people; just fun)

11. (FCT): I escaped the Nyanyan Park bombing by God's Providence.

Sisib15:
I need to prepare myself very well for South Dakota state. With the reviews I have been reading online about South Dakota state. That staye looks scary to me and I will be heading to South Dakota state university this fall.

Please, Is there anything I should prepare for regarding that state

Don't overthink it. You will be fine. One thing I always tell folks is that they should come happy but be realistic when they arrive. America is an amazing country. God will abide with you. You gon like SD.

Rdfactor:


Missouri is boring, well, just like any Midwestern State. But, Maybe it depends on the city. Also, Mizzou is a name of a school in Missouri (Columbia),not a state. You mean to type Missouri

I thought Columbia wasn't bad oo. Fine city. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

Vibra:
Good afternoon everyone

Which of these places will you advise a young couple to settle down?
No kids yet
The wife has job offers in different states already, husband works in media and will like a job in the industry over there
Missouri
Iowa
North Carolina
South Dakota
Kentucky
Ohio

If you are not fan of the cold, avoid South Dakota. I have lived in the midwest for almost a decade and I can tell you that SD is cold. Easily one of the 15 coldest states in the US.

If you want a quiet and affordable life with a touch of activities to not get you bored, go to Ohio or Mizzou. Midwestern states are generally good for starting and raising a family. Mind you, whatever you get in the midwest will be dependent on the city you settle in.

Iowa, though... I am a quiet person and I consider Iowa TOO quiet for my liking. I drove through the state during a road trip last summer, it is a quiet, 'corn-tastic' state. Has some really good, less-trafficked roads, though! Ultimately, my guess is that you will be bored in Iowa, except, maybe, you live in Iowa City.

I really do not know much about Kentucky (except being the birthplace of KFC) and North Carolina (aside from having a vibrant Black population. So, you guys will be close to the culture.).

In all, don't take any of these too seriously, pray to God to lead you to a place where you can fulfill His purpose for you this season. Best wishes and welcome to the greatest country in the world!

Seun:
Buhariconomics.

Seun, please, I would like to change my name. This is a long-shot, I hope you see it. Could you please change to agbaranla or morayemosa? Thank you so much.

Seun:
What errors did you encounter when you were trying to ?

Seun, please. I would like to change my name. This is a long-shot, I hope you see it. Could you please change to agbaranla or morayemosa? Thank you so much.

Chocs:
Hello everyone,

Please I would like to know about the letter required from FRSC to get exemptions in some areas when applying for a driving license in Canada.

Does FRSC have a template for this? If no, please what should the letter contain?

Is there any other thing I’ll need to get asides this letter?

Thanks in advance

Hi, there. I think there is a template on page one of this thread.

19CannyMum:


I've never had issues seeing a doctor, emergency or not. And I'm a mother with children. If I want to see my family doctor, I can call and get an appointment. Otherwise I can walk into her clinic and see any random doctor. I can also walk into any of the 8-10 clinics within a 10 minute drive from me.

The walk in clinics are run by doctors. Funny enough the doctors at the hospitals also work as clinics. They're running their clinics, just that the clinic is located in the hospital.

I can call 811 24/7 to find out if I even need to go to a clinic. I can call 911 and be rushed to the hospital. I can do phone consultation with my family doctor. And I can go to the ER even when it's not an emergency.

In Alberta, if you're low income your children will have access to an even wider range of free care.

Canada operates a universal healthcare system that doesn't discriminate based on income. The country prides itself on this, and the US system is considered a disgrace because those who can't afford insurance, are sidelined healthwise. When everyone has to utilize the same system, then the rich and influential will ensure the system works.

Thank you! 100% 100%

CaptainZubi:

Okay thanks alot. I graduated since 2014 but travelled out for a business that took much of my years. I've decided to serve now.

Also how many people are usually in a platoon (males and females combined)

Secondly, asides being the platoon leader, what's another group that can make you popular in camp and also favor you in getting meaningful PPA's

Lastly, I'll love to serve in an army, airforce or navy barracks. How possible is that ?



I appreciate your answers alot.

There are roughly 80-150 folks (male and female) in my platoon. The reason this happened was because Abuja corps camped with us.

OBS (orientation broadcasting service) would get you posted to the state capital.

If you are a good football player and you get selected as part of the Football CDS, you will also be posted to the state capital.

Hmmmm, I can't say much about how easy it would be for you to serve in the Baracks. I think your best bet would be to talk to you platoon officer. In my own case, I had the privilege of serving wherever I wanted—that was what the platoon officer told me. He gave me a blank cheque.

Also, if you have the necessary connects, you should be fine.

Hope I answered your questions.

SlowlybtSurely:


For minor health problems (flu symptoms, immunizations, minor infections etc) I go to walk-in clinics if I can't wait to see my family Dr. I usually find the less busy ones near me, with less wait times.

If serious/emergency, I'd go to the ER. You will be attended to according to the severity of your illness. Heard the ERs are not busy these days though (people don dey fear hospitals), so you should be seen fairly quickly.

Speedy recovery.

Finally, a kind (and apparently happy) person! Thank you, really appreciate this. I will definitely look into the walk-in clinics.

Kekereekun123:
just go to emergency na

Thanks, baba mi. I would have done that. But I just felt the infection shouldn't warrant going to ER at a time of COVID-19 ni. That was why I asked if there are private clinics. I had no clue about healthcare in Canada.

Let's stay safe out there, people.

maternal:


Np. This is Canada. Its not a perfect country but they try hard to treat everyone equally. I've been in the emergency room, waiting to get looked at, with of parliament, at one point, and the mayor of the city. I can a drug addiction getting seen first because he was overdosing on drugs. So really who are you ?

The doctors mandate is to save lives according to the urgency. If you want to be a big boy and feel you should move ahead of the line because of your gold plated insurance, go back to the states. Or if you feel you're above people with less money go back to naija. That doesn't fly here.

Haba na, you can do better than this na. Honestly, there's nothing bad in asking what you don't know.

Small, genuine question, you don turn immigration officer. Na wa o. No one is feeling they are above anyone, that's not who I am. I am just trying to seek info from folks who got here before me.

You can answer people's question without being unnecessarily rude. I know you are nicer than this.

maternal:


You can't just see a doctor anytime you want in the US.

LOL. Ma, believe it or not, there are health insurance that won't let you "wait" in the US. Wetin I come dey pay for?

What are you the president? You have to book an appointment. And if an appointment isn't booked, you have to go into the ER or walk in clinic. And you have to make sure the hospital/doctor is within your network, and your insurance will even cover the procedure, after you pay your deductible.

To answer your question, there's no nonsense private clinics here, where the rich can get care, while the poor die.

No na, why would I want someone to die at the exense of me seeing a doctor? Everyone deserves access to basic care. But folks who can afford it don't have to wait. We may not agree on it o, but private clinics are not nonsense, ma.

Go to the hospital and they'll assess you. If its serious they'll see you asap. If its not serious (I doubt it is since you're on this message board) then you'll have to wait. The medical system will not allow someone to die, while you get care because you have money. The seriousness of your illness determines how fast you get care, not money.

Thanks for answering. Funny thing is that the infection wey wan make me go see doctor don dey go. Thinking about it now, I think I must have taken my visits to my doctor in the US for granted. This is probably my own culture shock.

Good People,

Honest question, please: what do you guys think of healthcare in this our Canada o? I can't believe the only time I can see a doctor ASAP is in the case of an emergency. Or go to a walk-in clinic! So much for free health care o! Do you guys have a way around this or I just have to wait noni? Ẹ dákun.

Are there like private clinics? My health insurance in the US is very good and I don't have to wait to see a doctor. I am not feeling this gbogbogbo healthcare o.

CaptainZubi:

What's the process of being a platoon leader? Is it that they will just ask for whoever is willing to be, you raise up your hands and boom, you're the platoon leader or a group of people volunteers and you do a competition to choose ? How are they chosen?

Secondly, after being chosen, will you be asked to introduce yourself? Like your course of study, school etc?

I'll send a token recharge card if I can get a good answer.

Cc dubsy20

It depends on the camp and the officers.

For us, we were told to nominate anyone we felt could do the job or self-nominate. I put myself forward. Two other guys did.

Then we were told to introduce ourselves—school, course, etc. Then folks were asked to vote for us.

They voted based on our introductions (and appearance I guess). Tó God's glory, I probably had almost 90% of the votes. That's it, can't believe it's 6 years already. (ajoskele and co, una still dey this Nairaland so?)

Keep the recharge card, man.

Hope this helps.

Abyx:
Check out my talk with a friend about Canada. I hope you find it helpful


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0qGNS-0bWI

Informative video. Check your IG DM for . This is me shooting my shot o. **clears throat***

Good luck, everyone.

justwise:
@All

Please nominate somebody to help us start a new part of this thread.

That person must be..

1. A frequent contributor here

2. At least a year old member

Quote this post to nominate the person , that will help me keep track of nominated IDs

Thank you.

@mamaroon

Mirian91:
I want to know if I can claim relative points with my elder sister's in-law who is a citizen.

The lady in question is my blood sister's husband's sister �.

Please answers are very much welcome. My crs is 467, anything that will push it to up is what I'm doing. Thanks in advance

Sorry, you cant.

einsteino:


Many people here, left great jobs(and maybe a better life) for an uncertain future here. They did this in the hope of giving their kids and family a better opportunity. If after all the sacrifice and stress, you tear your home over insignificant squabbles, then it must mean you have an inconsistent or even absurd value system.

Besides, If we are lucky, we have only got a couple decades of active life left. Sooner than later, no one would actually care about all the possessions and ego that caused the rifts. When I think about my parents, I don't judge them by who got or brought what. Rather, I judge by how their decisions, principles, show of care and sacrifices impacted I and my siblings in the long run. That's really all I , and that's what endears them to me or not.

Brother, God bless you for the words in bold.

See ehn, I have been thinking a lot about my upbringing lately; and, the more I think about it, the more I realize how blessed I am to have my parents. Just your average civil servants, but, man, they got everything right in raising us.

Back then, on many issues (like not allowing us to go on holidays), we felt they were mean and unnecessarily difficult. But as I dey hear stories of child abuse all over the place now, I am thankful they protected us. We also begged my parents to send us to private universities, they refused. My father told us that all he wanted for us was a solid secondary school education, after that na OYO we dey. We sure attended some of the best secondary schools in my state, only for us to be shipped to pako schools like OAU and Lautech for uni. My papa say na because say he no wan make we spoil (although me know say na the money scare am).

I don’t know why I’m saying this, I just couldn’t unsee your post—it is exactly what I have been thinking about. Most of our parents deserve the world, even with some of their mistakes. All we need to do is put their actions into perspective. In hindsight, I think I had an amazing childhood.

Hope y’all are staying safe, good people.

Joelaking:
Hello Gurus,

I am not exactly new here but haven't been reading through and participating.

Age: 25

Marital Status: Single

Course of study: B.Sc Elect/Elect Engr

Presently writing ACCA Exams.

Relation in Canada: My cousin

Experience: 1 year as Graduate Intern with a Developmental Finance Institution.

Relation in Canada: My cousin

My Questions are:

1. Does my experience as graduate intern count towards the threshold one year work experience.
If it was paid, yes.

2. How do i boost my CRS?
Get a Masters' degree or Ph.D ( ), or write TEF, and/or ace IELTS.

3. Am i eligible for FSW under Express entry or Provincial nomination.
Yes.

4. Please which study materials or sites would help me Max out IELTS?
Google, Youtube, this thread.

Your opinions will be appreciated.

P.S. : Already reading through page 1.
You are doing well.

Responses in blue. Best wishes.

DottaofGod:
Pls guys, recently i caught the ghost on my profile that changes my background check from " we are processing" to "application in progress."

My background check has been on "we are processing" since the inception of my application(AOR- Aug 2019; VO - AVO)

Pls who can explain to me.
Thank you.

It means there’s progress on your application. Your PR cometh soon...

Sir, WeAreDLucky1s, thanks for your labor of love, folks will surely find it useful! However, I’m afraid, you may end up being banned by Justwise because the links in your post take traffic away from Nairaland. How about talking with folks in charge of page 1 to see how some of those useful references could be archived?

.

Bulletproof:


How much dollars do you have?

Still have like 700 left.

Hi, folks. Does anyone need some $ to pay application, SEVIS fees and the likes? I have some $, I need Naira. Exchange rate: 420. Thanks.

Tyola:
Amen to all the prayers. I appreciate your advice. Especially your candid number 3. I completed my PhD in 2018 (in Asia), and fortunately I have a number of publications in reputable ISI and Scopus journals with impact factor ranging from 3 up to 7. With perseverance, you should be fine.

Thank you for taking your time to itemize your responses. Wishing you all the best with your dissertation. Thank you!

Tyola:
Hello Everyone,

I submitted my PR application on 8th Dec 2019 (AOR). I have 8 years experience in University teaching and research. I also hold a PhD in Medical Sciences. I will like to know what are my career prospects, pathways and options if I migrate to Canada.

How possible is it to secure university job in the same field as I currently am? Check my response below.

I also learnt that I may need to start all over (I feel am ready to if I have to), does that mean I need to change my current career completely? You don’t have to.

Will you advise enrolling in courses/programs to build a career in health sciences (e.g. Physiotherapy or nursing)? Yes.

If you were in my shoes and with your current understanding of Canadian system which path will you take?

(I'm 33, married with 3 kids)

I really need your help and advice. Help curtail my recently rekindled sleepless nights. Help a brother please.

Thanks in advance.

Hi there. Congrats on turning in your application, may the outcome be as expected.

Just so you know, sir, I don’t have PhD — at least, not until I finish this dissertation. And my doctoral program is in the US. Nonetheless, as a PR who has colleagues in Canadian universities, I want to believe I can say one or two things about this.

These are the options I would explore if I were you:

1. Look for visiting scholar opportunities. These kinds of position will only pay you stipend. Even if you are able to convince any school that you are willing to be a visiting scholar for free, go for it. The good thing about this option is that you will have opportunities to put your best foot forward and build relationships that could help in job search. For your job search, if it hasn’t been that long since you received your PhD (was it before your started working or after?), consider applying for postdocs.

2. Enroll in a new PhD program. I don’t like this option because PhD, as you know, is no child’s play. If this is the option you like, while you are on the program try to have one or two publications and build solid relationships with your advisors. Once these two are taken care off, and you are done with coursework, before qualifying exams, with your Nigerian PhD, have a go at the job market. This will take between 1 - 2 years. If your PhD isn’t old, try postdocs or research associate positions. If you are lucky to find a position, you don’t have to finish the PhD. But if you don’t mind the time investment, being on the job market as a Canadian ABD (after qualifying exams) will make job search easier.

3. Consider alt-ac positions. You can always go back to academia after some years in the private sector. This route might require some short courses, though. I’m sure you know what sells in your field.

Personally, considering that you have a family you have to feed, I prefer the 3rd option. Money is important, you don’t want to live on stipends for long.

I’m sure the sages here will also have one or two things to add.

May God give you wisdom to make the right choice.

Best.