The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instructed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to suspend its planned subscription price Increase until the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s pricing adjustments.
The directive was made public on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in a statement by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu.
The regulatory body is currently investigating concerns raised by consumers over MultiChoice’s recurring price increases, which many believe could amount to exploitation.
According to the FCCPC, the decision to halt the price increment aims to prevent consumers from being exploited while the commission thoroughly reviews the company’s pricing model.
The commission initially summoned MultiChoice’s Chief Executive Officer to appear before it on February 27, 2025. However, the company requested an extension to prepare its defense, prompting the FCCPC to reschedule the session to March 6, 2025.
“MultiChoice is expressly instructed to maintain the existing price structure as of February 27, 2025, pending the commission’s review and final determination on the matter,” the statement read.
Proposed Price Adjustment
Earlier this week, MultiChoice notified its subscribers about the impending price adjustment, set to take effect on March 1, 2025.
Under the new pricing structure:
- The DStv Compact Plus package will remain at N30,000
- The DStv Premium bouquet will stay at N44,500
- However, the DStv Compact package and several other lower-tier plans were expected to see price increases.
MultiChoice claimed the adjustments were necessary to continue delivering world-class content and sustain its operations amid rising costs.
The announcement sparked outrage among many subscribers, who lamented the frequent price hikes despite the country’s harsh economic situation.
Consumer advocacy groups and stakeholders called on the FCCPC to intervene, citing that the company has implemented multiple price increases within the past year.
The FCCPC reiterated that its primary objective is to safeguard Nigerian consumers from unfair trade practices.
RELEASE: FCCPC Directs MultiChoice to Maintain Current Prices Pending Investigation
— FCCPC Nigeria (@fccpcnigeria) February 27, 2025
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription prices until the ongoing investigation into its proposed… pic.twitter.com/StKib07JIZ
“The decision to freeze prices is aimed at ensuring consumers are not exploited during the investigation period,” the commission added.
The outcome of the March 6 hearing will determine whether MultiChoice will be allowed to proceed with the tariff adjustment or implement necessary changes to its pricing model.
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