Tinubu fulfils $100,000 cash reward promise to D’Tigress players for AfroBasket triumph

President Bola Tinubu confirmed the release of $100,000 cash rewards for each member of D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team. This fulfills a promise made after their 2025 AfroBasket Championship victory, where they secured their fifth consecutive title in Ivory Coast. Players received $100,000 each, while officials received $50,000, along with national honors and Abuja homes.