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Court Fines Multichoice N150m over Tariff Hike, Orders One Month Free Subscription The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has fined the prominent Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Nigeria, owners of DSTV, GOTV, N150 million for disputing the court’s jurisdiction, and ordered the company to provide Nigerians with a one-month free subscription to its subscribers. A three-man panel led by Thomas Okusu gave the verdict on Friday. The tribunal had previously blocked Multichoice from raising subscription fees without proper notice, based on a lawsuit by Barrister Festus Onifade who claimed the eight-day notice given for the price increase was inadequate. Onifade had sued DSTV, accusing the Pay-TV of unjustly increasing subscription fees without one month’s notice to customers and leveraging on it to seek interim orders. Counsel for Multichoice had contended that previous rulings had settled price regulation issues, while Onifade focused on the inadequate notice rather than the price hike itself, prompting the tribunal to affirm its jurisdiction and rule against Multichoice. Court Fines Multichoice N150m over Tariff Hike, Orders One Month Free Subscription The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has fined the prominent Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Nigeria, owners of DSTV, GOTV, N150 million for disputing the court’s jurisdiction, and ordered the company to provide Nigerians with a one-month free subscription to its subscribers. A three-man panel led by Thomas Okusu gave the verdict on Friday. The tribunal had previously blocked Multichoice from raising subscription fees without proper notice, based on a lawsuit by Barrister Festus Onifade who claimed the eight-day notice given for the price increase was inadequate. Onifade had sued DSTV, accusing the Pay-TV of unjustly increasing subscription fees without one month’s notice to customers and leveraging on it to seek interim orders. Counsel for Multichoice had contended that previous rulings had settled price regulation issues, while Onifade focused on the inadequate notice rather than the price hike itself, prompting the tribunal to affirm its jurisdiction and rule against Multichoice. The court subsequently fixed July 3 for a hearing of the plaintiff’s substantive suit.

Anger, Disappointment as Nigerians React to Increase in DSTV, GOTV Subscription Rates

By Rosemary Iwuala MultiChoice Nigeria, a satellite TV service provider, has announced an increase in the prices of its DStv and GOtv subscription packages via text...

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Wema Bank Launches ‘Sounds of ALAT’ with N6m Prizes for Winners

By Rosemary Iwuala ALAT by Wema, Africa’s first fully digital bank, is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the launch of “Sounds of ALAT,” a boot camp...

Spotify Commits its Creator Equity Fund to Promoting Ghana’s Emerging Artists

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Spotify Invests in Ghana’s Upcoming Artists via Vibrate Space

By Rosemary Iwuala Global streaming platform, Spotify, announced today a donation to Vibrate Space from its Creator Equity Fund to support emerging artists in Ghana. Vibrate ...

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MultiChoice Unveils Indigenous Content for 2023

By Rosemary Iwuala Pay TV provider, Multichoice Nigeria, has unveiled a bumper chain of indigenous and international content catalogue for customers across DStv and GOtv channels...

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Prime Video Mobile: MTN, Amazon Add New Option to Streaming Economy

By Rosemary Iwuala MTN Nigeria, one of the leading telecommunications companies in the country, has teamed up with Amazon’s global streaming platform, Prime Video, to offer...

Spotify Pays $40BN Royalties to Music Industry

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Spotify Pays $40BN Royalties to Music Industry

By Christy Animam Spotify, proprietary audio streaming and media services provider, has disclosed its all-time payouts to music rights holders are approaching $40 billion. The company...

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FirstBank Defies Difficult Times to Excite Families with Unique DecemberIssaVybe Experience

It was glitz and glamour as the premier and leading financial institution in the country, FirstBank thrilled their customer to a memorable “” at the just...

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Creative Economy: YouTube Pledges $50,000, $20,000, Grants for 2023 Youtubeblack Voices Cohorts

YouTube Pledges $50,000, $20,000, Grants for 2023 Youtubeblack Voices Cohorts YouTube has announced the expansion of efforts to support creators and the creative economy in Africa...

See Top Trending BBNaija Housemates, According to Google

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See Top Trending BBNaija Housemates, According to Google

By Ahmed Ayanfe Now in its seventh season, the Big Brother Naija reality show known as Big Brother Naija: Level Up that premiered on 23 and...

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Ice Prince Lands in Prison

By Ahmed Ayanfe A magistrate court sitting in the Ajah area of Lagos has ordered the remand of hip-hop recording artist, Ice Prince Zamani at the...

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Anger, Disappointment as Nigerians React to Increase in DSTV, GOTV Subscription Rates

Wema Bank Launches ‘Sounds of ALAT’ with N6m Prizes for Winners

Spotify Invests in Ghana’s Upcoming Artists via Vibrate Space

MultiChoice Unveils Indigenous Content for 2023

Prime Video Mobile: MTN, Amazon Add New Option to Streaming Economy

Spotify Pays $40BN Royalties to Music Industry

FirstBank Defies Difficult Times to Excite Families with Unique DecemberIssaVybe Experience

Creative Economy: YouTube Pledges $50,000, $20,000, Grants for 2023 Youtubeblack Voices Cohorts

See Top Trending BBNaija Housemates, According to Google

Ice Prince Lands in Prison

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