‘Waste of Resources’ – NSC slammed after paying promised $100k Presidential cash payout to D’Tigress players

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially completed the financial component of the Presidential rewards package promised to Nigeria’s senior national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress. However, the multi-million dollar dispersal has triggered a fierce public debate across social media, with critics branding the massive cash payout a complete misuse of public wealth.

NSC boss, Shehu Dikko

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The National Sports Commission has confirmed the payment of the Naira NGN equivalent of $100,000 USD to each @DtigressNG player and $50,000 USD to team officials, as part of President @officialABAT ’s reward for their historic fifth consecutive FIBA… pic.twitter.com/yt1JngTs8b

— National Sports Commission (@NatSportsComm) September 10, 2026

Rena Wakama and her historic D’Tigress . (Photo Credit: Afrobasketwomen/X)

See what First Lady Remi Tinubu has to say after the President gifted D’Tigress OON $100,000 and a plot of land for their Afrobasket triumph.