NewStats: 3,259,360 , 8,169,893 topics. Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 06:55 PM 6z6j6y

Lexusgs430:


I would think yes .... But, go to the airport tomorrow and make enquiries......

So you think I will have an issue boarding. Maybe I should go to the Qatar airways office tomorrow morning to enquire. Do you think that good enough?

fatima04:


There is a company called "Notary Cam" we used to notarise online. They were recommended by Gtbank and charged £50 pounds or so in 2024.

It was fast and but las las a good way to chop peoples money

You can try SFS Fund. They offer over 19% interest. I've been with them for over 2yrs
BUT PLEASE DO YOUR DUE DILIGENT
https://sfsfund.com

Mrphilia:


So you think I will have an issue boarding. Maybe I should go to the Qatar airways office tomorrow morning to enquire. Do you think that good enough?

Your visa for the UK is not valid, at the time of boarding.....

Considering your Qatar stop, would not negate the first leg.......

🤣🤣🤣 make I no over-flog the matter con turn CBEX oo, if Branch works for you fine but you get more than N3k on same amount per day which in a week would x2 what you get from Branch 😂

Lexusgs430:


I go move the remaining money into branch and just stick to 17% Apr....... 🤣🌿😂

Phayie:




You can try SFS Fund. They offer over 19% interest. I've been with them for over 2yrs
BUT PLEASE DO YOUR DUE DILIGENT
https://sfsfund.com

Would look into sfs, since arm yanga too much....... 😂🤣

bigtt76:
🤣🤣🤣 make I no over-flog the matter con turn CBEX oo, if Branch works for you fine but you get more than N3k on same amount per day which in a week would x2 what you get from Branch 😂

Looking to moving some funds, at the same time not putting all my eggs in one basket........ 🥚😂😁

Yea its a good move. I also have spread across FGN Savings, MMF and Stocks all on ARM basket though 😂

Lexusgs430:


Looking to moving some funds, at the same time not putting all my eggs in one basket........ 🥚😂😁

bigtt76:
Yea its a good move. I also have spread across FGN Savings, MMF and Stocks all on ARM basket though 😂

Nigerian holidays spending money, MUST be generated from Nigeria....... 🤑🇳🇬😂

Lexusgs430:


Your visa for the UK is not valid, at the time of boarding.....

Considering your Qatar stop, would not negate the first leg.......

All these english On top simple question wey person ask.

Negate first leg? Na champions league?

Mrphilia, I don’t think you’d have any issue. As long as you have a valid visa. You can lay over in Doha, Qatar as a first timer going to the UK.

Speaking from experience.

Raalsalghul:


Man needs to be prepared Oga Lexus.

Bro sorry to ask but what is all these fuss about the extended residency permit issue? 5 years extra and so what? If you get your British residency in 5 years, most probably you would have stayed extra 5 years or more anyway from observation.
So why the worry?
Most guys I know who migrated to US, Canada and UK have all been staying there years after getting their ports, I hardly know anyone who came back home finally, so waiting for 10 years, working and paying your taxes looks no different to me.

Good evening guys

How can I do a fresh port application for a 2 year old without going to London?

emmaodet:


Bro sorry to ask but what is all these fuss about the extended residency permit issue? 5 years extra and so what? If you get your British residency in 5 years, most probably you would have stayed extra 5 years or more anyway from observation.
So why the worry?
Most guys I know who migrated to US, Canada and UK have all been staying there years after getting their ports, I hardly know anyone who came back home finally, so waiting for 10 years, working and paying your taxes looks no different to me.

Exactly, I'm just reading all the comments.

If we all get ILR today, besides benefits that we shouldn't plan our lives around, what else is there. I really do not see any difference between how I live my life now and how I will live it post ILR. Everything I would do as a citizen I'm already doing.

The major issue I see is renewal fees and limited choice in changing jobs/career which could lead to exploitation and dissatisfaction.

Yes o, the naira must generate naira for Nigerian flexing

Lexusgs430:


Nigerian holidays spending money, MUST be generated from Nigeria....... 🤑🇳🇬😂

Omotaday:
All these english On top simple question wey person ask.

Negate first leg? Na champions league?

Mrphilia, I don’t think you’d have any issue. As long as you have a valid visa. You can lay over in Doha, Qatar as a first timer going to the UK.

Speaking from experience.

Was your flight Qatar Airlines..... I would ask questions before the day, than risk refused boarding.......

Viruses:


Exactly, I'm just reading all the comments.

If we all get ILR today, besides benefits that we shouldn't plan our lives around, what else is there. I really do not see any difference between how I live my life now and how I will live it post ILR. Everything I would do as a citizen I'm already doing.

The major issue I see is renewal fees and limited choice in changing jobs/career which could lead to exploitation and dissatisfaction.

Not forgetting, assess the public funds...... 😁🤣😂

5 years ILR qualification will be based on the following factors;
Age
Salary
English exam
Education
Field of work

If you can score good point here, then proceed to part 2 which is 10 years route.

Mortgage might be a factor to consider.

emmaodet:


Bro sorry to ask but what is all these fuss about the extended residency permit issue? 5 years extra and so what? If you get your British residency in 5 years, most probably you would have stayed extra 5 years or more anyway from observation.
So why the worry?
Most guys I know who migrated to US, Canada and UK have all been staying there years after getting their ports, I hardly know anyone who came back home finally, so waiting for 10 years, working and paying your taxes looks no different to me.

Very good, waiting for 15 or 20 years won’t be a bad idea too

Viruses:


Exactly, I'm just reading all the comments.

If we all get ILR today, besides benefits that we shouldn't plan our lives around, what else is there. I really do not see any difference between how I live my life now and how I will live it post ILR. Everything I would do as a citizen I'm already doing.

The major issue I see is renewal fees and limited choice in changing jobs/career which could lead to exploitation and dissatisfaction.

And you think it still makes no difference. issorite,

Excuse, where did you get this from?

Any reference please?

elengine:
5 years ILR qualification will be based on the following factors;
Age
Salary
English exam
Education
Field of work

If you can score good point here, then proceed to part 2 which is 10 years route.

Mortgage might be a factor to consider.

ehizario2012:


For me, the key take away is that relocation/Japa should be seen as a means to an end and never an end in itself. I'll say Nigerians (especially those without settled status) in the UK should be interested in politics back home, who rules, who wins elections etc because there's indeed no place like home. I'll say Nigerians in the UK should save save and save/invest for the rainy day, keep developing yourselves and earning transferrable skills/degrees, live a modest life and approach mortgages with caution. No place like home.

Nah!

They want to kpeme in the UK. They believe they know more than the natives and can cut themselves off from their dominant societies. Thank God na the so-called liberal party aka lovey-dovey party with its leader labelling migrants as strangers, rightfully so anyway. In Reddit/UKPolitics, there were a lot of comments which stated that there should be a cultural clause to it where Aussies, Americans, New Zealanders aren't affected as Bangladeshis and Indians. You see, humans are tribal.

With my experience in the abroad, it is a place where you gain knowledge, build s, save hard currency to build where you know you are wanted, where people look like you, eat the dishes you like etc. It must not be Nigeria as Nigeria is not the only Black dominated country. I thought the 2023 elections would have taught people lessons, mbanu! If the natives say they don't want you, as evident by the comments I read on the Financial Times, what are you going to do about it?

In this life, you should never force anyone to like or accommodate you. Get what you want and port out.

Gerrard59:

Nah!

They want to kpeme in the UK. They believe they know more than the natives and can cut themselves off from their dominant societies. Thank God na the so-called liberal party aka lovey-dovey party with its leader labelling migrants as strangers, rightfully so anyway. In Reddit/UKPolitics, there were a lot of comments which stated that there should be a cultural clause to it where Aussies, Americans, New Zealanders aren't affected as Bangladeshis and Indians. You see, humans are tribal.

With my experience in the abroad, it is a place where you gain knowledge, build s, save hard currency to build where you know you are wanted, where people look like you, eat the dishes you like etc. It must not be Nigeria as Nigeria is not the only Black dominated country. I thought the 2023 elections would have taught people lessons, mbanu! If the natives say they don't want you, as evident by the comments I read on the Financial Times, what are you going to do about it?

In this life, you should never force anyone to like or accommodate you. Get what you want and port out.

I believe the lessons are being learnt: seen so many posts on TikTok telling immigrants to save and channel their investments back home since those announcements.

At least, all those "Home is where you are" statements have stopped.

Goke7:


Very good, waiting for 15 or 20 years won’t be a bad idea too

Lol, people don't understand the implications of that precedent.

Say you want to slug out the 10 years and then another P.M comes and makes it 15 and then followed by another who tells you that a work visa does not mean you are entitled to settlement.

I believe U.K will get to the last statement at some point: trends don't lie.

Raalsalghul:


I believe the lessons are being learnt: seen so many posts on TikTok telling immigrants to save and channel their investments back home since those announcements.

At least, all those "Home is where you are" statements have stopped.

There's one Nairalander lady who was the preacher of this ideology. I wonder what she has to say now.

Although to be fair, looking at the events in Nigeria, the White man is fairer and better than the Black man. At least, he built a functioning society.

Gerrard59:

There's one Nairalander lady who was the preacher of this ideology. I wonder what she has to say now.

Although to be fair, looking at the events in Nigeria, the White man is fairer and better than the Black man. At least, he built a functioning society.

At your last statement do you think it is a function of intelligence or value system?

I'm inclined to think it's the latter.

Lexusgs430:


I mentioned branch on this thread almost 4 years ago.....

Justwise was considering them, don't know if he eventually took the plunge......

Branch also offers a mastercard....... 😁🌿😂

I will consider Branch but if the process is anything like Armone then I will not bother

Raalsalghul:


I believe the lessons are being learnt: seen so many posts on TikTok telling immigrants to save and channel their investments back home since those announcements.

At least, all those "Home is where you are" statements have stopped.

Let's say I'm from Edo state, after saving and I want to channel my investments back home, should I go to a commercial city like Lagos, PH or I should go home?
After getting to my state, should I invest in the commercial hub or go home to my local government?
After getting to my LGA, should I continue to my local council and eventually to my compound?

As you may have witnessed, even within Nigeria, people are asking people to go home and invest and stop developing another man's land.

Last last home is where you are, what you need for safety/assurance is diversification.

Viruses:


Exactly, I'm just reading all the comments.

If we all get ILR today, besides benefits that we shouldn't plan our lives around, what else is there. I really do not see any difference between how I live my life now and how I will live it post ILR. Everything I would do as a citizen I'm already doing.

The major issue I see is renewal fees and limited choice in changing jobs/career which could lead to exploitation and dissatisfaction.

Hm?

Isn’t the bolded a huge deal by itself?

Personally I’m much much less interested in citizenship than in the ability to switch employers without having to deal with sponsorship issues. I came to the UK not because I was suffering in NG but because a lot of the biggest employers in my profession are here, and work visa limitations are a serious hurdle in accessing some of them. Also, business is a priority for me and the UK would be a great base for many reasons.

I have been very fortunate in the roles I’ve secured and have been able to make substantial progress still (about to be sponsored by the third organisation in less than 3 years) but I’m certain that if sponsorship was not an issue I’d be earning a lot more plus be able to start and run my own business without limitations, and the benefits of that freedom will only continue to compound over time. I don’t have any issues with paying the IHS or whatever - its an irritant but not a huge deal in the large scheme of things.

But having to limit what work/business I can do for 5 more years? Huge issue.

I’m not too bothered because I’m confident that whatever metrics they use to measure contribution, I’d be very much on fast track side based on profession, tax or whatever, but it’s still very annoying to have that uncertainty.

Point is I’m surprised anyone thinks that the freedom to change careers/employers at will is not a serious thing to not have for 5 additional years.

Raalsalghul:


Lol, people don't understand the implications of that precedent.

Say you want to slug out the 10 years and then another P.M comes and makes it 15 and then followed by another who tells you that a work visa does not mean you are entitled to settlement.

I believe U.K will get to the last statement at some point: trends don't lie.

It’s amazing the kind of comments one reads on this thread. That’s the kind of the policy makers will like to see to that people don’t mind working for 50 years to get ilr even in their grave. Nonsense and ingredients 😂

Do you even know that in the US the current vice president jd Vance said recently that a green card does not give indefinite right to stay in the US, green card o and am sure even some uniformed immigrants will agree with him to say they don’t mind too. That’s how they continue to deceive themselves.

Goke7:


It’s amazing the kind of comments one reads on this thread. That’s the kind of the policy makers will like to see to that people don’t mind working for 50 years to get ilr even in their grave. Nonsense and ingredients 😂

Do you even know that in the US the current vice president jd Vance said recently that a green card does not give indefinite right to stay in the US, green card o and am sure even some uniformed immigrants will agree with him to say they don’t mind too. That’s how they continue to deceive themselves.

Even in the Uk, there is nothing as absolute rights to be British citizen. It could be withdrawn from you under certain circumstances.

Goodenoch:


Hm?

Isn’t the bolded a huge deal by itself?

Personally I’m much much less interested in citizenship than in the ability to switch employers without having to deal with sponsorship issues. I came to the UK not because I was suffering in NG but because a lot of the biggest employers in my profession are here, and work visa limitations are a serious hurdle in accessing some of them. Also, business is a priority for me and the UK would be a great base for many reasons.

I have been very fortunate in the roles I’ve secured and have been able to make substantial progress still (about to be sponsored by the third organisation in less than 3 years) but I’m certain that if sponsorship was not an issue I’d be earning a lot more plus be able to start and run my own business without limitations, and the benefits of that freedom will only continue to compound over time. I don’t have any issues with paying the IHS or whatever - its an irritant but not a huge deal in the large scheme of things.

But having to limit what work/business I can do [b][/b]for 5 more years? Huge issue.

I’m not too bothered because I’m confident that whatever metrics they use to measure contribution, I’d be very much on fast track side based on profession, tax or whatever, but it’s still very annoying to have that uncertainty.

Point is I’m surprised anyone thinks that the freedom to change careers/employers at will is not a serious thing to not have for 5 additional years.

Ignorance is the issue, am sure those who are thinking 10 years is not an issue are not aware of recent changes to sponsorship by employers

1. Cost of asg a COS is now over £500 from 299 and this is now in force

2. In the white paper just released the cost of immigration skills charge paid by employers to sponsor any worker will now go up by 32% currently it’s £1000 per year so sponsoring a worker for 5 years is £5000 now that will go up by 32%

3. In the white paper too for any employer to sponsor they must show evidence of investment and training of citizens before they can be approved to sponsor and that’s where the home office will be waiting to deny employers to assign COS.

So going forward it will be more difficult for employers to sponsor and that’s where the catch of this new proposed policy is to ensure not many will make it to the finish line of 10 years and let’s be real how many employers with all the cost implications will be ready to sponsor for a whopping 10 years and how easy will it be to get new employers to switch sponsorship so those saying they are willing to work for 10 years am not sure they understand this new policy thoroughly perhaps they need to go and study that white paper before they go open their wide mouth like that Tanimu guy 😂

erico2k2:

Even in the Uk, there is nothing as absolute rights to be British citizen. It could be withdrawn from you under certain circumstances.

Are you ready to break the law or commit crime for your rights to be withdrawn? apart from that what other circumstances.