The National Sports Commission (NSC) announces increased performance bonuses and instant rewards for Nigeria’s Team Nigeria athletes competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. NSC chairman Shehu Dikko says the revised payments have been approved to further motivate athletes during the Games. Multiple reports describe a higher bonus structure for medal-winning athletes, with gold medallists receiving a top reward of $10,000, while other tiers receive lesser amounts. The NSC’s announcement also includes instant rewards for athletes based on their performance. The changes are presented as an adjustment to the incentives already planned for the Games, with the aim of encouraging continued competitiveness by Nigerian athletes. The reports do not indicate any changes to athlete selection or participation, focusing instead on the financial incentive package administered by the NSC for Glasgow 2026.