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FG clarifies reports of Kuwaiti ban on Nigerian domestic workers
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

FG clarifies reports of Kuwaiti ban on Nigerian domestic workers

The Nigerian government has denied reports that Kuwait has banned the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers, calling such claims misleading. Earlier reports suggested that Kuwait introduced new labor laws restricting the hiring of domestic workers from Nigeria, Kenya, Chad, and other African nations. These reports cited a circular from Kuwait's Ministry of Interior aimed at regulating domestic worker recruitment and improving oversight. However, Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the suspension of recruitment was initiated by Nigeria's embassy in Kuwait several years ago, due to concerns about the welfare and working conditions of Nigerian domestic workers. The ministry emphasized that the issue is not a new ban by Kuwait, but a continuation of measures taken by Nigeria to protect its citizens' rights and ensure safe working conditions abroad.

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Premium Times Nigeria logoPremium Times NigeriaIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
FG clarifies reports of Kuwaiti ban on Nigerian domestic workers

The Nigerian government has denied reports that Kuwait has banned the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers, calling such claims misleading. Earlier reports suggested that Kuwait introduced new labor laws restricting the hiring of domestic workers from Nigeria, Kenya, Chad, and other African nations. These reports cited a circular from Kuwait's Ministry of Interior aimed at regulating domestic worker recruitment and improving oversight. However, Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the suspension of recruitment was initiated by Nigeria's embassy in Kuwait several years ago, due to concerns about the welfare and working conditions of Nigerian domestic workers. The ministry emphasized that the issue is not a new ban by Kuwait, but a continuation of measures taken by Nigeria to protect its citizens' rights and ensure safe working conditions abroad.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the Nigerian government's clarification regarding the status of Nigerian domestic workers in Kuwait. It does not exhibit overtly biased language or selective sourcing. The content is balanced, presenting the Nigerian government's perspective while acknowledging previous reports.

The Punch logoThe PunchIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
FG denies fresh ban on Nigerian domestic workers in Kuwait

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied reports of a new ban on the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers in Kuwait. According to a press release issued by the ministry, the suspension of such recruitment was initiated several years ago by the Nigerian Embassy in Kuwait City, not by the Kuwaiti government. The ministry emphasized that this measure was taken to address concerns regarding the welfare, protection, and working conditions of Nigerian domestic workers in Kuwait. It clarified that the current situation does not involve a fresh ban by Kuwaiti authorities but continues the existing policy aimed at ensuring the safety and rights of Nigerian workers abroad. Both Nigeria and Kuwait are committed to engaging diplomatically to establish fair recruitment practices and improve working conditions for Nigerian laborers.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a neutral clarification from the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denying a reported ban on Nigerian domestic workers in Kuwait. The framing remains balanced, focusing on the denial and explanation provided by the ministry without showing clear bias toward either side. There

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