3 d. ago President Tinubu Appoints Kawu As Federal Commissioner, Pension Commission

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rt. Hon. Comrade Hafiz Kawu, OON and member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, as a federal commissioner in the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The appointment has been met with widespread commendation from political leaders, associates, and well-wishers nationwide, who have […]

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1 week ago AfroBasket Triumph: Zenith Bank Celebrates D’Tigress With N200m Reward

Zenith Bank Plc, sponsors of the Women’s National Basketball League, hosted a grand reception yesterday at their Abuja head office in Maitama, celebrating the remarkable achievement of Nigeria’s senior national women basketball team, D’Tigress. The team secured a record fifth consecutive AfroBasket title, and in recognition of their success, they were rewarded with N200 million. […]

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1 week ago Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports

By Paul Nwokocha President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reward to Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has sparked widespread public reaction—ranging from applause for the gesture to renewed calls for deeper investment in the nation’s sports infrastructure. The president had announced a reward of $100,000, national Honours and a three-bedroom flat for each player and […] The post Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG approves N4.2bn grant for 158 research projects in varsities

Tribune Online FG approves N4.2bn grant for 158 research projects in varsities President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the award of N4,249,626,817.69 grant for the funding of 158 research projects under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) 2024 Grant Cycle. FG approves N4.2bn grant for 158 research projects in varsities Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, OON national honours after 5th AfroBasket title

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress with generous gifts totalling $100,000 each for the players and $50,000 each for the 11-man coaching and technical team, alongside a three-bedroom flat at Renewed Hope Estate for every member of the team and coaching staff.   Furthermore, the players […] The post Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, OON national honours after 5th AfroBasket title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afrobasket Women 2025: Ahmedu commends D’Tigress for winning fifth straight title

Col. Sam Ahmedu, (rtd), a member of FIBA Africa Executive Committee has commended Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress for winning the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title for a record fifth time. The Nigerian team defeated Mali, 78-64, on Sunday at the Palais des sports, Treichville, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Ahmedu, also the President of FIBA Africa […] The post Afrobasket Women 2025: Ahmedu commends D’Tigress for winning fifth straight title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago D’Tigress Get Presidential Honours, Luxury Gifts For 2025 AfroBasket Victory

President Bola Tinubu has rewarded D’Tigress, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, with $100,000 each and a three‑bedroom apartment. He also conferred on them the prestigious Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) honour for excelling at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. D’Tigress sealed their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title with a dominant 78–64 victory over […] The post D’Tigress Get Presidential Honours, Luxury Gifts For 2025 AfroBasket Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With National Honours, $100,000 Each For 2025 Afrobasket Victory

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with national awards, cash gifts, and housing following their triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. The team, which defeated Senegal in the final to clinch Nigeria’s fourth consecutive Afrobasket title, was hosted on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu […] The post Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With National Honours, $100,000 Each For 2025 Afrobasket Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th straight AfroBasket title

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with generous gifts totalling $100,000 each for the players and $50,000 each for the 11-man coaching and technical team, alongside a three-bedroom flat at Renewed Hope Estate for every member of the team and coaching staff. Furthermore, the players and […] The post Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th straight AfroBasket title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th AfroBasket title

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with generous gifts totalling $100,000 each for the players and $50,000 each for the 11-man coaching and technical team, alongside a three-bedroom flat at Renewed Hope Estate for every member of the team and coaching staff. Furthermore, the players and […] The post Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th AfroBasket title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG Rewards D’Tigress With OON, Each Player Gets $100,000, Flat

This was announced when President Bola Tinubu hosted the team on Monday following the team's fifth consecutive #AfroBasketWomen victory. The post FG Rewards D’Tigress With OON, Each Player Gets $100,000, Flat appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Tinubu congratulates D’Tigress on historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their historic success at the 2025 FIBA Women’s read more Tinubu congratulates D’Tigress on historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title

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1 week ago Nigeria Crowned AfroBasket Women’s Champions for historic fifth consecutive time

By Joe Apu Reigning champions Nigeria cemented their dominance in African women’s basketball by clinching a record-breaking fifth straight FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title on Saturday night, defeating arch-rivals Mali 78-64 in a thrilling final. The victory, secured at the Palais des Sports in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marks Nigeria’s unprecedented fifth consecutive AfroBasket crown, reinforcing their […] The post Nigeria Crowned AfroBasket Women’s Champions for historic fifth consecutive time appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘A Golden Chapter For Nigeria’, Remi Tinubu Celebrates D’Tigress

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, over their historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, describing the victory as “another golden chapter” in the nation’s sporting history. D’Tigress defeated Mali in the final of the 2025 tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday to extend their unbeaten run […]

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1 week ago D’Tigress Crowned AfroBasket 2024 Champions After Defeating Mali

Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have secured their fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket 2024 crown after defeating Mali in a high-energy final. This latest triumph brings Nigeria’s total AfroBasket titles to seven, cementing their legacy as the most dominant force in African women’s basketball. Under the leadership of head coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress extended their […] The post D’Tigress Crowned AfroBasket 2024 Champions After Defeating Mali appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago You Inspire The Girl Child, Remi Tinubu Hails D’Tigress On AfroBasket Victory 

Nigeria edged out Mali 78-64 in a tense showdown, displaying resilience and composure to claim their seventh AfroBasket title. The post You Inspire The Girl Child, Remi Tinubu Hails D’Tigress On AfroBasket Victory  appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago D’Tigress beat Mali in historic AfroBasket contest, Kida dedicates win to Tinubu

In a night that will echo through the annals of African basketball, Nigeria’s D’Tigress roared to their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, defeating Mali 78–64 at the Palais des Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The victory not only extended their unbeaten run to 28 games—a streak dating back to their last loss in […] The post D’Tigress beat Mali in historic AfroBasket contest, Kida dedicates win to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s D’Tigress make history with fifth straight AfroBasket title

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have cemented their legacy as the queens of African basketball by winning an unprecedented read more Nigeria’s D’Tigress make history with fifth straight AfroBasket title

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1 week ago BREAKING: D’Tigress Overpower Mali To Clinch Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title

Nigeria edged out Mali in a tense showdown, displaying resilience and composure to claim their seventh AfroBasket title. The post BREAKING: D’Tigress Overpower Mali To Clinch Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title appeared first on Channels Television.

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