Tag: DSTV
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Nigerians to pay more for DStv, GOtv subscriptions as MultiChoice hikes rates today
Following MultiChoice’s announcement to adjust subscriptions, subscribers are to pay more to view channels on DStv and GOtv networks with effect from Monday (today). MultiChoice in a statement by its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe said the price adjustment was arrived at after careful consideration of the market and a review of its business operations.…
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Nigerians lament, groan as DStv increases subscription fees amid COVID-19 pandemic
A cross section of Nigerians on social media have lamented over the recent increment in the prices of DSTV and GOTV subscriptions for the second time in less than 4 months. While some blamed the Federal Government for allowing the South African-owned company manipulate them,others blame the company for being insensitive amidst the economic pangs…
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Reps committee assures Nigerians of justice over DStv
The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee investigating non implementation of pay-as-you-go package by DStv and other satellite providers in the country has assured Nigerians of justice. Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Unyime Idem, gave the assurance while addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja after the inauguration of the committee by the Speaker, Femi…
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DSTV, Shoprite resume business
Business activities have resumed at various firms owned by South African nationals in Lagos. Our correspondents who went to Lekki, Surulere, observed that many of the outlets opened for business. At the Shoprite centre in Lekki, It was observed that business activities went on unhindered as it did, before the reprisal attacks. PEP at Ogba…
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Xenophobic killings in SA: NANS shuts down MTN, DSTV offices…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Thursday shut down MTN and DSTV main offices in Benue in protest of continued killings of Nigerians in South Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that MTN and DSTV are both South African companies operating in Nigeria. NANS Deputy Zonal Coordinator, Zone C, Abah Owoicho…
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News of BBNaija season 4 sets social media buzzing
Diverse reactions have flooded social media following announcements that the popular Big Brother Naija reality show will return in February. The organisers, DStv revealed on Tuesday that the show will take place in Nigeria for the first time since its return. The Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr John Ugbe disclosed this at a…
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Subscription hike: Court rules in CPC, MultiChoice suit today
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja will today (Tuesday) give a ruling on the lawsuit brought before the court by the Consumer Protection Council against MultiChoice Nigeria over the latter’s alleged arbitrary increase in subscription rates payable by consumers of its digital television services. The CPC has been making efforts to compel…
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Court insists Multi Choice obeys order halting DSTV, GOTV tariff increase
A Federal High Court in Abuja has insisted that its order halting the implementation of the recent price increases announced by digital satellite television services provider, MultiChoice Communications (DSTV) remains. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba made the clarification on Tuesday upon complaint by lawyer to the Federal Government, Babatunde Irukera that the company has declined to obey…
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Multichoice appeals court order, insists on new tariffs for DSTV, GoTV
Sequel to a court judgement restraining MultiChoice Nigeria from implementing its proposed increase in subscription fee, the company on said on Friday filed an appeal against the order of the Federal High Court in Abuja. But, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) insists the order of the high court stopping implementation of the new tariffs will…
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Court stops DSTV from increasing subscription fees
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday restrained Multichoice Nigeria Limited from going ahead with its recent decision to increase the subscription tariffs for DSTV, its satellite cable television service providers. The restraining order was issued in respect of Suit No FHC/ABJ/CS/894/18 brought before the court by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) in the…