Court Halts MultiChoice’s Hike In DStv Subscription Rates

Last updated: August 20, 2018 11:23 am

Olufemi Soderu is a journalist at Ogun Daily Newspaper with over 15 years of professional experience in reporting. He is based in Nigeria and has worked...

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A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has restrained MultiChoice Nigeria Limited from implementing its recent hike in DStv subscription rates.

In July, MultiChoice raised the subscription rate for the DSTV Premium package from N14,700 to N15,800, Compact Plus from N9,900 to N10,650, Compact from N6,300 to N6,800, Family from N3,800 to N4,000, and Access from N1,900 to N2,000.

The implementation of the rates commenced on August 1.

However, on Monday, Justice NNamdi Dimgba granted an injunction restraining the video entertainment and internet company from implementing the new rates.

The court also restrained MultiChoice from any conduct capable of interfering with the regulatory process of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC).

The orders were granted in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/894/2018 Federal Republic of Nigeria v. MultiChoice Nigeria Limited.

Representing the Federal Government were Babatunde Irukera Esq, Abimbola Ojenike, Eme David-Ojugo, Moray Adebayo, Teniola Medupin and Florence Abebe.
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Olufemi Soderu is a journalist at Ogun Daily Newspaper with over 15 years of professional experience in reporting. He is based in Nigeria and has worked across local, regional, and national newspapers, covering a wide range of public affairs issues. Olufemi’s work reflects extensive newsroom experience, multiple professional recognitions, and a strong commitment to press freedom and responsible journalism.