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Reps demand suspension of Dstv subscription rates hike

The House of Representatives directed Multichoice to halt its subscription rate hike due to economic concerns.
Multichoice announced subscription increases ranging from 20-25%, the second hike in under a year.
Members noted public outrage over the previous hike in May 2024, prompting many to abandon their decoders.
The House has mandated a four-week investigation into the pricing practices of Multichoice to ensure consumer protection.

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Pulse Nigeria

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FCCPC sues MultiChoice over subscription price hike, regulatory obstruction

The FCCPC described MultiChoice’s actions as a deliberate and calculated attempt to undermine regulatory authority, disrupt market fairness, and deny consumers the protection afforded under the law.

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Punch Newspapers

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Reps demand suspension of Dstv subscription rates hike

The House of Representatives has directed Multichoice, owner of Pay TV options, DStv and GOtv, to halt the implementation of the hike in its subscription rate given the prevailing economic realities. The entertainment company recently announced an upward review of its subscription rate, stating that from March 1, customers on the DStv premium bouquet will

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Daily Trust

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Reps ask Multichoice to halt tariff increase, order probe - Daily Trust

The House of Representatives has called on Multichoice, the owners of DStv and GOtv, to suspend its proposed increase in subscription prices pending an investigation into the matter. This resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Esosa Iyawe during plenary on Tuesday. The lawmaker, while moving the motion, raised concerns over MultiChoice’s recent announcement of a 20%-25% hike in subscription fees, marking the secon…

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Tribune Online

Consumers group condemns MultiChoice’s 21% price increment

Tribune Online Consumers group condemns MultiChoice’s 21% price increment The Group lamented that the increment in Nigeria comes in stark contrast to the company’s decision to reduce prices by up to 38% and enhance value for its South African subscribers during the same period. Consumers group condemns MultiChoice’s 21% price increment Tribune Online

20 days ago

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Violations: FCCPC files charges against MultiChoice - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has formally instituted legal proceedings against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives, obstructing an ongoing inquiry and engaging in conduct deemed violations of the provisions of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. MultiChoice Nigeria had been expre…

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FCCPC files charges against MultiChoice Nigeria for ‘violating’ regulatory directives

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed a lawsuit against MultiChoice Nigeria and John Ugbe, its chief executive officer (CEO) for “violating” regulatory directives and obstructing an ongoing inquiry. FCCPC spoke in a statement on Wednesday signed by Ondaja Ijagwu, its director of corporate affairs. On February 24, MultiChoice officially announced an increase in the price of subscriptions for its DStv and …

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