Multi-Choice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, has been directed to suspend its subscription hike recently announced but to maintain its current payment prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment.
The Director of Corporate Affairs, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Ondaje Ijagwu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The directive follows Multi-Choice’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the Commission over concerns surrounding its recurring price increases.
“As part of this directive, Multi-Choice 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 agency also emphasized that the decision to freeze prices is aimed at preventing potential consumer exploitation during the investigation period.
Multi-Choice had notified its customers on Monday of the impending price adjustment, citing a review of its pricing structure to continue delivering world-class content.
“Price Adjustments for DStv and GOtv Packages, please note that effective March 1, 2025, there will be a price adjustment on all DStv packages.”
Under the proposed adjustment, the DStv Compact package would be increased, while the Compact Plus and Premium bouquets would remain at N30,000 and N44,500, respectively.