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MultiChoice faces FCCPC tomorrow to defend price adjustments for DSTV, GOtv viewers
Multichoice had in a statement to customers on Monday February 24, titled, “Price adjustment on DStv and GOtv packages,” and signed by the CEO John Ugbe, attributed the price increase to the rising cost of doing business in Nigeria.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has invited MultiChoice’s Chief Executive Officer for an investigative hearing on February 27, 2025, at its headquarters in Abuja.
The summon is inconnection with Multichoice’s recently announced increase in the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages, set to take effect from March 1, 2025.
In a statement by Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, the Commission warns: “If MultiChoice fails to provide a satisfactory justification for its pricing strategy or is found in violation of fair competition principles, the commission will take necessary enforcement actions, including sanctions and corrective measures.”
Ijagwu, said that the FCCPC remains committed to ensuring that businesses operate fairly and in line with Nigeria’s consumer protection laws.
Multichoice had in a statement to customers on Monday February 24, titled, “Price adjustment on DStv and GOtv packages,” and signed by the CEO John Ugbe, attributed the price increase to the rising cost of doing business in Nigeria.
The company cited factors such as currency depreciation and high inflation, which have significantly increased its operational expenses.
The new prices are as follows:
DStv Packages: • Compact: From N15,700 to N19,000 • Compact Plus: From N24,500 to N30,000 • Premium: From N29,500 to N44,500 GOtv Packages: • GOtv Value: From N3,600 to N3,900 • GOtv Plus: From N4,850 to N5,800 • GOtv Max: From N6,200 to N8,500 • GOtv Supa: From N9,600 to N11,400 • GOtv Supa Plus: From N13,500 to N16,800
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Nigerian Lawmakers Demand Arrest of World Bank Official Calling for Reinstatement of Petroleum Import Licences
Declaring the unnamed World Bank official persona non grata, the Committee gave the Bank 30 days to issue a public retraction and written apology.
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has call for the dismissal and arrest of the World Bank official responsible for the April 7, 2026 Nigeria Development Update, which recommended the reinstatement of petroleum import licences.
The Committee described the recommendation as a reckless move capable of undermining Nigeria’s indigenous refining capacity.
In a formal resolution, the Committee condemned the World Bank report, which claimed that imported petroleum products are 12 percent cheaper than those from the Dangote Refinery.
It rejected the position as contrary to Nigeria’s national economic interest and an unacceptable interference in the country’s sovereign petroleum policy.
Declaring the unnamed World Bank official persona non grata, the Committee gave the Bank 30 days to issue a public retraction and written apology.
It further demanded that the staff member responsible for the report be relieved of their duties and subjected to investigation.
Business
Senate approves Tinubu’s $516.3m loan
The syndicated financing facility is being sought from Deutsche Bank, according to a letter of request Tinubu sent to the Senate last Thursday.
The Senate has approved the $516.3 million loan requested by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The money will be used for the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway (Section One, Phase 1A and B).
The approval was given on Wednesday after the Senate considered the report of its Committee on Local and Foreign Debts.
The committee, chaired by Senator Magatagarda Wamakko, recommended the approval of the loan.
The syndicated financing facility is being sought from Deutsche Bank, according to a letter of request Tinubu sent to the Senate last Thursday.
Business
Ibukun Awosika resigns from Cadbury board
The resignation takes effect from May 1, 2026, according to a statement signed by the company secretary, Afolasade Olowe.
Ibukun Awosika has resigned from the board of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, after more than 16 years of service.
The resignation takes effect from May 1, 2026, according to a statement signed by the company secretary, Afolasade Olowe.
The board expressed appreciation for her contributions since joining as a Non-Executive Director in October 2009 and noted that a replacement would be announced in due course.
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