Tribunal Orders Multichoice To Provide Nigerians With One Month Free DSTV, GOTV Subscription

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, led by Justice Thomas Okosu, has mandated Multichoice Nigeria to provide one month of complimentary subscription to subscribers on the DStv and GOtv platforms.

Also, the tribunal imposed a fine of N150 million on Multichoice for disputing the court’s jurisdiction, which had previously prohibited the company from raising prices for its DStv and GOtv packages.

Despite the tribunal’s directives, Multichoice Nigeria raised subscription rates for its DStv and GOtv packages in May.

The CCPT intervened to prevent Multichoice Nigeria Limited from implementing the proposed increase in subscription fees and costs of products and services, which was set to take effect on May 1st.

Nigerians are undoubtedly experiencing the impact of the increased DStv and GOtv subscription prices. Here is a breakdown of the current situation:

MultiChoice, the company responsible for DStv and GOtv, recently announced a price hike of approximately 25-26% across various packages.

This increase has left many Nigerians dissatisfied, particularly given the challenging economic climate. They believe that it puts a strain on their budgets and may even lead to the cancellation of their subscriptions.

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In response to the price increase, a consumer took MultiChoice to court in an attempt to challenge it. Although a restraining order was issued by the court, MultiChoice proceeded with the hike regardless. As a result, the legal battle continues.

As subscription costs continue to rise, Nigerians are exploring alternative entertainment options. This could involve a shift towards streaming services, free-to-air channels, or even local content providers.

The entire situation illuminates the issues of affordability and consumer rights. Nigerians desire access to high-quality entertainment at a reasonable price.

It will be intriguing to observe whether Multichoice will follow the tribunal’s recent declaration as Nigerians search for alternative options.