PRICE HIKE: COURT FIXES MAY 8 FOR JUDGMENT IN MULTICHOICE, FCCPC DISPUTE

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Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 8, 2025, for its ruling in the case between MultiChoice Nigeria (owners of DStv and GOtv) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

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The FCCPC sued MultiChoice over its recent price increases on subscription packages, arguing that the company failed to follow due regulatory processes before adjusting prices.

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Multichoice in defense, claims that as a private company, it has the right to set its pricing structure based on market conditions.
The case is significant because it could determine how pay-TV services in Nigeria set their prices in the future.

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Implication: If the court rules in favor of the FCCPC, MultiChoice may be forced to reverse the price hike or seek government approval before future increases.J