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ritzzybaron:
This is really helpful. I’m traveling in 2weeks time. Thank you very much

I have seen some bank cards from Nigeria work here, even less. So ask yourself, do you really need cash??

LagosismyHome:


My husband recently renewed his port. I am very sure he doesn't have BVN not to talk on NIN

TheGuyFromHR:


They're still issuing the old port at the HC, at least as at November.
So they're not requiring the NIN.
Perhaps when they switch to issuing the new redesigned one, they might (the new one has a space for the so-called NI number, ridiculous in my opinion, why put a so-called personal number on an identity document, some blockheads in Abuja not thinking as usual), but for now it's not being requested.

seriously? NIN on a travel document lol

Blessings001:
Incase you are in the uk, and you need to get a student loan.
Check out this website https://www.futurefinance.com/postgraduate-loan/

It’s only for students already in uk o.

Happy Sunday guys...

Have u personally applied to them.. What is the experience like.... I understand you have to be resident in uk for a certain period of time before you can apply...

Hello friends,

Glad to the family. Would be traveling to the UK soon. I'd like to ask, how I could move my funds while enroute to the UK. I'm on a student visa, and with my full tuition paid.

I plan on having some funds to keep me alive before I get a job. Can I put in my dorm in Nigeria, and withdraw via ATM over there?

Do I just carry cash and put inside my boxers pocket? How much is maximum one can hold as cash on a plane trip? Will having funds in dollar master card make any sense in the UK?

TheGuyFromHR:


They're still issuing the old port at the HC, at least as at November.
So they're not requiring the NIN.
Perhaps when they switch to issuing the new redesigned one, they might (the new one has a space for the so-called NI number, ridiculous in my opinion, why put a so-called personal number on an identity document, some blockheads in Abuja not thinking as usual), but for now it's not being requested.

Definitely ridiculous.

...

erico2k2:

I have seen some bank cards from Nigeria work here, even less. So ask yourself, do you really need cash??

i have been using my fidelity bank card here since I arrived. As a less card.

IvanCardozo:
Hello friends,

Glad to the family. Would be traveling to the UK soon. I'd like to ask, how I could move my funds while enroute to the UK. I'm on a student visa, and with my full tuition paid.

I plan on having some funds to keep me alive before I get a job. Can I put in my dorm in Nigeria, and withdraw via ATM over there?

Do I just carry cash and put inside my boxers pocket? How much is maximum one can hold as cash on a plane trip? Will having funds in dollar master card make any sense in the UK?

Can I put in my dorm in Nigeria, and withdraw via ATM over there? Yes.

Do I just carry cash and put inside my boxers pocket? Your cash transportation method is up to you. Underwear presumably works as well as a tros pocket for this purpose.

How much is maximum one can hold as cash on a plane trip? Check UK government website for legal declaration limits.

Will having funds in dollar master card make any sense in the UK? Not really, you lose a bit on the conversion rates. Best to open and fund a sterling domiciliary if you want to use that method.

Anyone that needs naira, do pm me.

oyukuwife:
Hello. Pls which day 2 test provider did you order and how efficient are they

I ordered for boots. I got my day 2 test kit immediately I arrived.

@Lexusgs430

Any heads up on traders to copy on etoro?

you posted 2 traders a while ago, can't find the list.

okay thanks

e no easy at all

hustla:


Spoke to one girl on Linkedin who said she did; she studied cybersecurity btw

Over 40 interviews and plenty rejections

Only company that took her head hunted her on LinkedIn

TheGuyFromHR:


They're still issuing the old port at the HC, at least as at November.
So they're not requiring the NIN.
Perhaps when they switch to issuing the new redesigned one, they might (the new one has a space for the so-called NI number, ridiculous in my opinion, why put a so-called personal number on an identity document, some blockheads in Abuja not thinking as usual), but for now it's not being requested.

Maybe because it’s called “National IDENTITY Number”. It’s not out of place to have it on identity documents. I think you may be confusing its use with UK’s NIN, which is a National Insurance Number, established for welfare and tax istration purposes, and not to confirm people’s identity (even though it still functions for that). The equivalent of UK’s NIN would be Nigeria’s TIN or even BVN, which would have no place on identity documents because that’s not the purpose of those numbers (even though they function for that).

SamReinvented:


Maybe because it’s called “National IDENTITY Number”. It’s not out of place to have it on identity documents. I think you may be confusing its use with UK’s NIN, which is a National Insurance Number, established for welfare and tax istration purposes, and not to confirm people’s identity (even though it still functions for that). The equivalent of UK’s NIN would be Nigeria’s TIN or even BVN, which would have no place on identity documents because that’s not the purpose of those numbers (even though they function for that).

I'm not confusing its use with the UK NI.
Apart from the crass stupidity of having 3 separate numbers (TIN, BVN, NIN), here's a direct quote from NIM-Cs website:

"The NIN is set to be used for all transactions in Nigeria requiring identity verification so you’ll be using your NIN for:
obtaining your National e-ID card
travel (international port application & acquisition)
opening personal bank s
getting your driver’s license
obtaining your Permanent Voters’ Card
participating in the National Health Insurance Scheme
payment of your taxes
transactions related to your contributory pension scheme
access to welfare and other relevant services from the Nigerian Government
transactions with social security implications
land transactions subject to the Land Use Act
any other transactions NIMC may so prescribe and list in the Federal Government Gazette"

So having a number that's supposed to be used for sensitive transactions such as the bolded easily accessible is ill-thought-through at best, and seriously incompetent at worst.

Good afternoon Fam. Thank you all for your contributions here towards making our uk transition as easy as possible. We arrived in Edinburgh two days ago currently staying in a friend's place in Dalkeith.
Lebara Sim ordered to arrive tomorrow.
I pray the land favors us all.

Pearlyfaze:
Good afternoon Fam. Thank you all for your contributions here towards making our uk transition as easy as possible. We arrived in Edinburgh two days ago currently staying in a friend's place in Dalkeith.
Lebara Sim ordered to arrive tomorrow.
I pray the land favors us all.

Amin. Welcome to Scotland.

Ralphlauren:


Are you sure about the bolded ?

Safe deposit box is a service offered by a lot of banks around the world.

I know for a fact union bank nigeria offers this service. Go to one of their major branches and ask for a safe deposit box /service. You will most likely be asked to open an with them as its a service offered to existing customers.

Another option is to bring the documents with you to the UK and use the safe deposit box service of any UK bank. I'll personally recommend NatWest.

Better to come to UK �� with the documents

Ralphlauren:


Are you sure about the bolded ?

Safe deposit box is a service offered by a lot of banks around the world.

I know for a fact union bank nigeria offers this service. Go to one of their major branches and ask for a safe deposit box /service. You will most likely be asked to open an with them as its a service offered to existing customers.

Another option is to bring the documents with you to the UK and use the safe deposit box service of any UK bank. I'll personally recommend NatWest.

Better to come to UK with the documents

Lexusgs430:


Also to write on the wall ................ '' THIS HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALE, BEWARE OF MY FAMILY ''.........

Loooool

Didn't write mine oo

TheGuyFromHR:


I'm not confusing its use with the UK NI.

"The NIN is set to be used for all transactions in Nigeria requiring identity verification so you’ll be using your NIN for:...

So having a number that's supposed to be used for sensitive transactions such as the bolded easily accessible is ill-thought-through at best, and seriously incompetent at worst.
.

Keyword "identity verification". Your port is an identity document, so again, it's not out of place to have your identity number on it. I have worked in a department where I have to review ports from different parts of the world, and many countries' ports actually feature a national identity number. Also, your port is not just any basic material, it's an important document that you should keep private and only provide to relevant authorities. If you leave your port carelessly about, oh well....

Moreover, Nigerians use their ports less frequently (and for far more confidential exchanges) than they use their NIN slip, which has that number clearly on it. So, your outrage dey somehow. But, love and light sha

I’m sure I will need cash, no matter how little. I’m taking 1k pound cash tho and lodging dollars to my . I have a Gtbank dollar card.

erico2k2:

I have seen some bank cards from Nigeria work here, even less. So ask yourself, do you really need cash??

Hmmm. Thank you very much. The pounds I got, It’s kukuma with me. If I lodge it in my pounds here, it may be hard to withdraw it when I need it. It’s dollars that is mostly available, I no wan hear stories.

iboboyswag:



Hmmmm. Fx transactions and fakes. Chai this your comment just remind of one transaction wey nearly put me for trouble in my days counting other peoples money in one of old generation banks.

The moral of the story is that there are no guarantees. Please do your due diligence before and after parting with your own money. And for no reason should you hand back pounds that have been given to you and confirmed as complete and authentic.

I have sent you a PM

Oggg:
Anyone that needs naira, do pm me.

If you are carrying over £10,000 cash you must declare it at the point of entry. UK is a cashless society and you will have to prove (with evidence) the source of the money when making that huge deposit into your bank in the UK. On the other hand, you can open monzo, monese bank acct and do naira to pounds exchange. Myself and a couple others on here can help you to facilitate the exchange using black market rate

IvanCardozo:
Hello friends,

Glad to the family. Would be traveling to the UK soon. I'd like to ask, how I could move my funds while enroute to the UK. I'm on a student visa, and with my full tuition paid.

I plan on having some funds to keep me alive before I get a job. Can I put in my dorm in Nigeria, and withdraw via ATM over there?

Do I just carry cash and put inside my boxers pocket? How much is maximum one can hold as cash on a plane trip? Will having funds in dollar master card make any sense in the UK?

Mamatukwas:


Amin. Welcome to Scotland.

Thank you mamatukwas.

ritzzybaron:
I’m sure I will need cash, no matter how little. I’m taking 1k pound cash tho and lodging dollars to my . I have a Gtbank dollar card.

Why though? You will now be faced with how to keep your cash, and you might spend more. If you must do, pls refrain from carrying £50 notes as they might be hard to spend.

ritzzybaron:
I’m sure I will need cash, no matter how little. I’m taking 1k pound cash tho and lodging dollars to my . I have a Gtbank dollar card.

Go open Sterling pounds , GTB have deposit limit . Sterling doesn’t have any limit and you will deposit pounds and spend pounds

Domistic:
i have been using my fidelity bank card here since I arrived. As a less card.

Thank you, I a guy I was at Heathrow with use his 9ja bank card to get o n the underground

Good evening House.

My TB test appointment is for Thursday. I will be coming into Lagos Wednesday. Please any suggestions of a not to expensive hotel close to the venue.

Thank you for your help.

Is it correct that freetrade trading app isn't free? I just signed up and there's basic and plan.

Is this normal or am I on the wrong platform?

In/Expensive is relative.

What's your budget?

After deciding your budget, you can run a search on Google for "hotels in Ikeja". If your budget can't pick the ones in Ikeja, then do "hotels in Oshodi". They're both surroundings to GRA Ikeja.

ybahrbz91:
Good evening House.

My TB test appointment is for Thursday. I will be coming into Lagos Wednesday. Please any suggestions of a not to expensive hotel close to the venue.

Thank you for your help.