The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has convened the parent company of Nigeria’s multi-level DSTV to provide an explanation of the increase in subscription prices for its planned, which is scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2025.
In a statement released on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, FCCPC directed the CEO of Multichoice Nigeria to hold an investigation hearing at its headquarters on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
According to the FCCPC, the move follows a formal notice of price adjustments over multiple quarters, raising concerns about recurring unilateral growth, potential abuse of market advantages and anti-competitive approaches in the paid TV space.
“Under the FCCPA’s exercise of its mandate, the FCCPC directs the CEO of Multichoice Nigeria to hold an investigation hearing at the Commission Headquarters on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
“The FCCPC is very concerned that consumers in Nigeria continue to face frequent price increases due to multi-level allegations that apply different pricing strategies in other markets, adding to issues regarding fairness and market abuse,” the statement said.
The agency also noted that it is attracting sector regulators and other relevant authorities to ensure that competition remains fair and consumer protection within the broadcast and digital subscription industry in Nigeria.
Multichoice informs its customers that the new pricing regime will affect all DSTV and GOTV packages starting March 1, 2025.
According to the new speed, the DSTV compact bouquet will rise from N15,700 to N19,000, reflecting a 25% increase. The compact Plus package will increase from N25,000 to N30,000 with a 20% rate hike, while the highest plan, DSTV Premium, will increase from N37,000 to N44,500, also reflects a 20% increment.
For GOTV users, the Jinja package will rise from N3,600 to N3,900, while the GOTV Jolli tariff will increase from N4,850 to N5,800.
The GOTV Max package will be increased from N7,200 to N8,500, while the GOTV SUPA will be increased from N9,600 to N11,400. The highest GOTV package, SUPA Plus, now costs N16,800, up from N15,700.
The FCCPC warned that failure to provide multiple quarters of a satisfactory explanation about price reviews or any violation of fair market principles would attract regulatory action.
“If multiple pieces fail to provide a satisfactory explanation or find that violates fair market principles, the FCCPC will have no choice but to impose regulatory fines, sanctions or other corrective measures to protect Nigerian consumers.”
