The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instructed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription prices until the ongoing investigation into its proposed price hike is concluded.
This was disclosed on its X handle where it shared a document signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs.
According to the Commission, MultiChoice Nigeria had requested for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the Commission.
While the FCCPC has granted the request, the company is now required to attend the rescheduled investigative hearing on March 6, 2025, along with all relevant officers and a comprehensive response.
It is in this light that MultiChoice has been instructed to maintain the existing price structure as of February 27, 2025, pending the Commission’s review and final determination on the matter.
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The FCCPC notes that maintaining the status quo on pricing is essential to prevent any potential consumer harm during this period.
The FCCPC had said that it would investigate MultiChoice over its latest price increase, the second in a year and the fourth over two years.
Multichoice had told its customers that the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages will increase from the 1st of March 2025.
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