The Federal Government has fulfilled its promise to reward Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, , with houses and national honours following their triumph at the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket tournament.

Housing documents presented in France

The (NSC) confirmed that housing documents were officially presented to members of the gold-winning squad in Lyon, France.

The presentation was carried out by NSC Chairman and Director General .

The reward package had earlier been announced by President on August 4, 2025, following the team’s successful title defense.

Cash rewards and national honours

Each player received a cash reward of $100,000, while members of the coaching and technical crew were awarded $50,000 each.

In addition, the president approved a three-bedroom flat for every team member at the Renewed Hope Estate and conferred on them the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).

Players express appreciation

Team captain thanked the government and Nigerians for their continued support, stating that the team remains committed to making the country proud.

Head coach also commended the sports authorities for their backing, expressing optimism about the team’s future performances.

Focus shifts to World Cup preparations

The ceremony comes as D’Tigress continue their campaign in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers in Lyon.

The team recorded victories against Colombia and the Philippines but suffered defeats to South Korea and France.

Despite the mixed results, Nigeria has already secured qualification for the global tournament after winning the AfroBasket title and is using the matches as preparation for the World Cup.

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The National Council of State has approved President Bola Tinubu’s list of 959 national honours and special awards for 2024 and 2025, recognising outstanding Nigerians and friends of the country for their service and contributions.

Announcing the decision after the Council’s meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Umobong, said the list included recipients of national honours and special awards conferred by the President between January 2025 and October 2025.

“The Council today approved the report of the National Honours Award Committee for the years 2024 and 2025, as well as the special awards earlier bestowed by the President between January 2025 and now,” she stated.

Dr. Umobong recalled that President Tinubu had earlier reconstituted the National Honours Award Committee, chaired by His Royal Highness, Justice Sidi Bage Mohammed (rtd), Emir of Lafia and former Supreme Court Justice.

She said the committee screened over 5,000 applications, recommending 824 individuals for national honours and 135 for special presidential awards.

“The award of titles of honour and decorations is an annual national event through which the President recognises and celebrates deserving citizens and friends of Nigeria,” she added.

Among those honoured are Bill Gates, for his contributions to public health; the Ogoni Nine and Ogoni Four, recognised posthumously for their environmental activism; veteran journalist Uncle Sam Amuka-Pemu; former INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu; and Nigeria’s female national teams, the Super Falcons and D’Tigress.

“The committee has completed its work, and the Council has given its endorsement. The list of successful candidates will be made public shortly,” Dr. Umobong said.

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