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Cathy Davis

@heliconia

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English expat in France

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About me

English

Lives in Thermes Magnoac

Speaks English, French

Registration: 04 November 2007

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Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

check oyibosonline.com for news on the latest kidnappings. Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

Re the question regarding malaria, it is a risk, it does kill, (especially the Nigerian strain Plasmodium Falciparum where patients can die within 24 hours if treatment is not sought)but many choose not to take prophylactics (which are expensive) on ... Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

Would choose Abuja over Lagos. You are less likely to spend the whole day in a traffic jam and there is a bit less crime. Other than that, the cost of living is similar. Terms would include a return flight each year, guarded accommodation on a ... Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

sleek website and partnered with Julius Berger..so bona fide If you are going as a bachelor and have adequate terms and conditions (e.g. accommodation/ transport provided, security arranged to get to & from the airport etc), go for it. Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

You cannot just arrive in Lagos. You need an employment quota position (visa).You need to be able to do a job that cannot be done by a local or in some cases brought in because although there are many locals perfectly able to do the job they would ... Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

...and many Nigerians live happily on $100 a month, it depends on what kind of lifestyle you are hoping to lead. In the kinds of restaurants that expats frequent $60 would be fairly average. You can eat Nigerian food at a roadside shanty for 50 ... Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

Hello, life can be difficult in Lagos, so it is important you do get adequate support from your company in terms of housing, medical, transport, security etc. It sounds as as if your potential employer does provide quite a lot but worth checking the ... Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

Don't go unless you have family there. No student would voluntarily go to Nigeria for any other reason, every Nigerian student's dream would be to go to Chicago where they don't need a sugar daddy/ have to sleep with their professors/ pay to pass ... Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
16 years ago
sparkimark

Port Harcourt by sparkimark

Evenin all I am a sparkie in UK at the minute but have a chance of a contract in PH for a yr maybe 2 ??? starting JAN 09 any advice ?? its working in the industrial area ? of PH how safe is it ? What to ask 4 hotel/driver/ etc ALL HELP much ...

Cathy Davis

Oil companies give all their staff an armed escort. If you do not have one you run the risk of getting kidnapped. I moved to lagos from PH 2 years ago. You have to remember there is no infrastructure/ law and order anywhere in Nigeria. Police often ... Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
16 years ago
robbie2618

Warri Nigeria by robbie2618

Greetings, Does anyone have first hand knowladge of Warri Nigeria? I am going to maintain helicopters for Chevron. Any advice on the area would be great.

Cathy Davis

check www.oyibosonline.com Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

Is your husband in the oil industry? If you are in a gated compound with other expats and a school on site (Chevron?)you would be okay. There is nowhere safe to live in Lagos outside guarded gated compounds and it would be difficult with 2 young ... Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

the cost of living in Nigeria... a bit of an odd question as 90% of the population lives on less than a dollar a day but expats generally stay in overpriced hotels or rent overpriced appartments. You can pay $500 a night for the best hotels but no ... Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Cathy Davis

log onto oyibosonline.com the ultimate website for expats in Nigeria Read More

Cathy Davis
heliconia replied to a thread
17 years ago
patrikim

Does anyone know the everGreen hotel in Abuja, Nigeria? by patrikim

supposedly they are at- EverGreen Hotels 50 - 90 Evergreen Close Maitama, Abuja, FCT. Nigeria Phone: 234-803-293-9603 (400 room 5* new hotel in abuja - if you're there, you'd know about it....) i got a job offer from them, but they have no site on ...

Cathy Davis

The revenue from 419 crime ranks second to Nigeria's oil revenue. If you have sent any money for visas etc you are a victim. Read More