Multichoice
28 Mar
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment for May 8 in the legal battle between MultiChoice Nigeria and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services.
27 Mar
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reserved judgement for May 8 in the legal battle between MultiChoice Nigeria and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services. Justice James Omotosho fixed this date after taking arguments from both parties on whether…
25 Mar
Association for the Defence of the Nigerian Economy (ADNE) has dismissed claims that recent price adjustments by pay television company, MultiChoice, were discriminatory against Nigerians.
23 Mar
Save the Consumers, a Nigeria-based Non-Governmental Organisation, has condemned the recent 21 per cent price increase imposed by MultiChoice Nigeria on its DStv and GOtv services, effective March 1, 2025. The group alleged that, contrary to Nigeria’s experience, the company reduced its charges in South Africa by about 38 per cent within the same period.…
22 Mar
Two weeks ago, a Federal High Court in Abuja issued an injunction that prevents the Federal Competition and Consumer FCCPC from taking action against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, the pay television service provider. This development followed MultiChoice's announcement of changes to the subscription rates for its DStv and GOtv services. It also highlights concerns regarding the…
15 Mar
Nigerians need to be blunt about some realities on ground in the country. It is no longer news that things are very hard for the citizens and other people resident in the country, or that the cost of living has gone beyond what millions of people can easily afford.
14 Mar
Africa Magic promises to keep pushing African storytelling The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) has announced the return for its 11th edition, marking over a decade of recognising and celebrating outstanding achievements in African film and television. The announcement was made at the Africa Magic Studios in Ilupeju, Lagos State. The 11th edition of…
12 Mar
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday restrained the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from taking any administrative steps against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited following its DStv and GOtv price increases. Justice James Omotosho issued the order in an ex parte motion filed by MultiChoice’s lawyer, Moyosore Onibanjo (SAN), against the FCCPC in…
11 Mar
The cost burden of the 50 per cent telecoms service tariff hike may have been complicated by data depletion, overstretching the cost of broadband services for 170 million consumers, including businesses.
6 Mar
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instituted legal proceedings against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives and obstructing an ongoing inquiry.
5 Mar
Perturbed by the recent hike by Multichoice Nigeria, a Federal lawmaker representing Oredo Federal constituency, Esosa Iyawe, on Wednesday, alerted the House of the need to probe the incessant subscription price increase by the management of Multichoice, the operators of DStv and GOtv. He noted that the probe became necessary and urged its Committee on…
5 Mar
The House of Representatives has mandated an immediate probe into Multichoice Nigeria’s latest subscription hike for DStv and GOtv packages, following a motion tabled by Representative Esosa Iyawe (Oredo Federal Constituency, Edo State). The move seeks to suspend the 20-25% price increase—the second in nine months—pending a parliamentary investigation. Raising the motion under “Matters of…
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, on Wednesday said the institution would soon launch a campaign to plant 10,000 trees to mitigate the effects of climate change. He disclosed this when the leadership of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) paid him a courtesy visit in…
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