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FG pays D’Tigress players $100,000 each, completes presidential reward
Politics2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket
The Federal Government has fulfilled President Bola Tinubu's promise to reward the D'Tigress team for their 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket triumph.
Each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while team officials received $50,000, with payments confirmed on September 9, 2026.
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- The Federal Government paid D'Tigress players $100,000 each
- Payments were made in naira equivalent
- The National Sports Commission confirmed the payments
- Recipients confirmed receipt of the payments on September 9, 2026
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- The D'Tigress team's reward is now fully paid
Why It Matters
The payment fulfills President Bola Tinubu's promise and recognizes the team's historic achievement
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- Sep 10Vanguard News: The FG has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each D’Tigress player, completing President Bola Tinubu’s promised presidential rewards
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