Without a Bank Verification Number (BVN), a Nigerian bank account cannot be opened inside or outside the country. Getting BVN is relatively easy using the following steps.
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How to get your Nigerian NIN in UK
These days you will need to have a unique National Identity Number (NIN) to be do almost anything Nigeria related home and abroad. From obtaining a passport, driver’s license to a mobile sim card, you must have an NIN number otherwise life could become frustrating. To get your NIN in UK, follow these five simple […]
Nigerian head of banking operations, Adeyemi Opebiyi, sues U.K following visa refusal and deportation
A Nigerian man is suing the UK for revoking the visa he had being granted when he flew into Manchester airport from Nigeria. Adeyemi Opebiyi, a Head of Operations at Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd according to his LinkedIn profile, says when he arrived at the UK border, he was stopped by
Entering Nigeria during covid-19 without proof of this document will not be possible
The rules on flying in to Nigeria during this covid 19 pandemic is forever changing. When borders re-opened after the first lockdown in 2020, travellers could fly into Nigeria with a negative PCR test and simply pay for the day 7 test at an approved centre once inside Nigeria – this has changed.
COVID-19: Quarantine rules for persons entering Nigeria from United Kingdom
Nigeria’s High Commission has issued a revised quarantine protocol to be followed by people entering Nigeria from the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
BBNaija: How to apply from abroad – outside Nigeria
Khafi Kareem, Mike Edwards, Kiddwaya and TolaniBaj have all successfully made it into BBNaija despite being residents of Jand and Yankee. If they were able to, then you can too. Here is all you need to know to apply from abroad. The beauty of applying for Big Brother Nigeria,
How to get a Nigerian Emergency Travel Certificate in the UK
Emergency travel certificates (ETC) are one of the easiest services available at the Nigerian High Commission in London, UK. It can be applied for if a Nigeria citizen is in need to travel in the nearest future, but passport is lost, stolen, or possibly waiting for a passport application to be processed. Here are some […]
Tips on applying for a Nigerian passport online in the UK
Applying for a Nigerian passport in the UK was once a traumatic experience. Times are changing though. Applications and payments are now made online – making the process more bearable and straight-forward than ever before. From application to collection, here are what you need to know when applying for a Nigerian passport in the UK.
Can I apply for my child’s British passport, after getting ILR?
So we have our Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, now its time to give our children their British passport on this basis. However, according to UK GOV, a child(ren) born before a parent received their ILR is not automatically
Keeping up with the young’uns: Popular ‘Black’ British (London) slangs making waves
Just when you thought you got wagwan and bomboclat in the bag, you start to hear uckers and dun know. Although Black British slangs – from a mix London’s grime music and Jamaican Language, patois – has been around a long time, but the likes of Dapaah, Stormzy and JHus are hyping it more than […]
What camera set-up does KSI use for YouTube?
A millionaire at just 24, KSI’s camera equipment are the best of the best forms of electronics that make good quality YouTube videos for viewers. Beyond the good quality video, KSI used a upload a minimum of
Wow! Is this the best CV advice ever? Twitter user dishes out for FREE
An Haitian based legal professional shares CV advice that many queue up to pay for. Teresi has been praised for her useful and applicable advice with over 56k retweets and 150k likes. While she started off stating she had 5 resume tips, it actually went into some detail on what and what not to include […]
Basic pidgin English words to get you started
Pidgin is at the height of its game right now. A language considered as low class is making waves mehn. Words like mehn and mbok – technically of Ibibio language that has transitioned – are trending on social media. Commenters are now expressing themselves on Nigerian news platforms online with pidgin like never before, because e […]
How people are making money on Instagram for free
Instagram is helping ordinary citizens make cool money online. Be it as a side show with other jobs or solely full time, you only need as little as 1,000 followers to start earning some cash. Instagram has 700+ million users, many of whom check out various profiles and posts, potentially like them, comment or even […]
What camera equipment and set-up does Patricia Bright use?
Patricia is popular Nigerian British Youtubber known for her great avices, tip sharing on fashion, lifestyle and all else. Starting YouTube officially in 2010, Patricia did not make any money for 4 years but stayed focus on her passion and interest to get to where and who she is today. Her most recent video in […]
Here are the best D-I-Y tips to prevent-catch-kill rats and mice
They are irritating, unwanted house guests that can take over your property as long as there is food and a comfortable place to hide. They can spread and pass diseases around with their urine which is normally used as a trail around a property to get back to hiding place. Mice are better killed than […]
Useful visa tips for self employed
Finding helpful tips on how best to apply for a visa if self employed can be hard, not to talk of if you are a novice to it all, and that’s exactly what @Nigerianabroad aka Glory experienced. Glory who is currently touring Riga having already visited Budapest, Paris, London and Vietnam, initially struggled to find […]
How to add multiple photos/videos in Instagram
Instagram now gives the opportunity to show a bigger picture of stories we want to share with the world – in up to 10 images or videos. Below are the steps to join in on the fun. Step 1 – In your Instagram home page, select the + sign Step 2 – Tap the ‘SELECT […]
How celebs are making money from subtle Instagram ads
Tonto recently came under fire from fans following a paid for advert of Flat Tummy Tea. Many who believe that the tea helps you loose weight felt Tonto was fooling them with the advert given some of her recent pictures show her the heavy side. Regardless, some fans bought the idea and Tonto is laughing last as […]
Can you really make money off Instagram using the Takumi App?
While most people are taking beautiful photos and posting them freely online, some ordinary UK citizens are making money using the Takumi app or at least that is what the 3 people found by the daily mail said. 24 year old Christopher Rusev of @ralics only just graduated from university but has made this lifestyle […]
Food for thought! Applying for ILR via DLR
You are about to put in an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), you see the eye-watering fees – worse if you are applying with a plus 1 (or 2 or 3) – this excludes lawyer’s fees, NHS surcharge, postage, passport photographs, all else expense…..Lord have mercy! Well it has been said that heaven […]