BREAKING: Tinubu Confers National Honours on D’Tigress, Rewards Team With $100,000 each
- The Nigerian women's national basketball team, also known as the D'Tigress, has received massive financial rewards for its success
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, August 4, 2025, rewarded each player of the D’Tigress $100,000
- The D’Tigress team and technical team also received a flat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with the National Honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded each player of the D’Tigress team with $100,000 and a new apartment for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Tinubu also rewarded the team with the National Honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) award as a token of appreciation for their success.
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The President gave $50,000 to members of the technical crew in recognition of their accomplishments.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented Tinubu at the event, announced the rewards while receiving D’Tigress at the presidential villa.
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team clinched the title on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Palais des Sports de Treichville after defeating Mali 78-64 in the final.
D’Tigress' victory made Nigeria the first country to win five consecutive Women’s Afrobasket championships.
Shettima said each player and official in the team will also be getting a flat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
D’Tigress also booked an automatic ticket for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany.
The first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other dignitaries were present at the D’Tigress reception on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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Tinubu doles out ₦152m to each Super Falcons player
Recall that President Tinubu announced a cash reward of ₦152 million to each of the Super Falcons players.
Nigeria beat hosts Morocco 3-2 to win the 13th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat on July 26, 2025.
Governors and government officials received the Super Falcons at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Presidency defends Tinubu's $100,000 Super Falcons rewards
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu's massive reward to the Super Falcons for winning Nigeria’s 10th title of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco sparked debate in the polity.
While many commended Tinubu for honouring the Falcons, others urged the president to do the same for the Nigerian security officials defending the country.
In a twist, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga defended Tinubu, linking the development to the ongoing BBNaija TV show.
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