…I didn’t wish to go, but I came from a very poor family background.” According to her, domestic workers have their passports seized until they settle payments, while she earned about ₦100,000 monthly and sometimes slept on the floor or her employer’s dog’s bed. “They usually treat us like slaves, as if we don’t have an…

…cases, followed by services at 27 per cent and industry at 13 per cent. Services include domestic work and selling goods in markets, while industry includes mining and manufacturing. ​ In Nigeria, the sectors differ from community to community. Children work on farms and in markets, while others are found in workshops,…

…her salary ₦180K. I told her boss it was wickedness.” Comment sparks discussion about domestic workers The remarks have drawn attention to the conditions and remuneration of domestic workers, particularly those who spend several years working for the same household. Concluding his account, Tomide said, “The most powerf…

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FG clarifies reports of Kuwaiti government banning Nigerian domestic workers The Federal Government has clarified reports claiming that Kuwait recently imposed a ban on the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers, describing the reports as misleading.In a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, the Ministry of Foreign…