By Emmanuel Kwada
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called on MultiChoice Nigeria, a leading pay-TV service provider, to address concerns over its proposed subscription price increase set to take effect on March 1, 2025.
The regulatory body’s summons comes amid growing scrutiny of pricing adjustments in Nigeria’s competitive media and entertainment sector.
In a statement issued earlier today, the FCCPC confirmed that it has requested MultiChoice Nigeria to provide detailed clarification on the factors driving the planned hike. The commission emphasized its mandate to safeguard consumers from unfair pricing practices while ensuring a balanced competitive market. MultiChoice, which operates popular services like DStv and GOtv, has been asked to submit its response ahead of the implementation date.
The price increase has sparked mixed reactions among subscribers, with some expressing frustration over the rising cost of living
The announcement of the price increase has sparked mixed reactions among subscribers, with some expressing frustration over the rising cost of living, while others speculate it may reflect inflationary pressures and operational costs faced by the company. MultiChoice Nigeria has yet to release an official statement addressing the FCCPC’s summons or the rationale behind the adjustment.
This development follows a history of regulatory oversight of MultiChoice’s pricing strategies. In recent years, the FCCPC has intervened in similar cases, advocating for transparency and consumer protection. Industry analysts suggest that the outcome of this summons could set a precedent for how price changes are managed in Nigeria’s pay-TV market.
As the March 1 deadline approaches, all eyes are on MultiChoice Nigeria and the FCCPC to see how this matter will unfold. Subscribers and stakeholders alike await further details on whether the price hike will proceed as planned or face adjustments based on the commission’s findings.
