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Violations: FCCPC Files Charges Against MultiChoice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has formally instituted legal proceedings against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives, obstructing an ongoing inquiry and engaging in conduct deemed violations of the provisions of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018.

MultiChoice Nigeria had been expressly directed by the FCCPC on February 27, 2025 to maintain its current pricing structure for DStv and GOtv pending the conclusion of an examination of its proposed price hike. However, despite this directive, the company proceeded with its price increase on March 1, 2025, in clear defiance of the Commission’s directive.

Following this blatant disregard for regulatory oversight, the FCCPC has filed charges against MultiChoice Nigeria and John Ugbe at the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, on three counts of offences under the FCCPA 2018, specifically for willfully obstructing the Commission's inquiry by implementing a price hike contrary to directives (Section 33(4)), impeding the ongoing investigation by ignoring instructions to suspend the hike (Section 110), and attempting to mislead the Commission by proceeding with the increase without objection (Section 159(2), punishable under Section 159(4)(a) and (b)).

The Commission views MultiChoice’s actions as a deliberate and calculated attempt to undermine regulatory authority, disrupt market fairness, and deny Nigerian consumers the protection afforded under the law. By disregarding the FCCPC’s directive and implementing the price hike before appearing before the Commission’s investigative hearing on March 6, 2025, MultiChoice has not only flouted regulatory processes but also demonstrated a pattern of conduct that undermines consumer rights and fair competition.

In addition to these legal actions, the FCCPC is reviewing further enforcement measures, including sanctions, penalties, and regulatory interventions, to ensure compliance and accountability.

The FCCPC is committed to protecting Nigerian consumers from exploitative business practices and ensuring that dominant players in any sector adhere to fair market principles and legal compliance.

Ondaje Ijagwu
Director, Corporate Affairs

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Hehw

After paying heavy for data, wetin concern me with DSTV when I can only watch one channel at a time. They should just shut them down completely make all of us dey stream.

They should equally do the same for CBN, if possible. How can you be charging me 100 for every 20000 withdrawal outside my bank. They should remove the log of wood in their eyes first before asking others to do so.

They should help us beg data companies too. Else we all return to our radios.

They needed to be in check. Same for other businesses in Nigeria who thinks they can go away with anything they want.

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edogu:
They should equally do the same for CBN, if possible. How can you be charging 100 for

How can Government file charge against government. Baba you leave your medula inside pocket?

Long overdue..

Oluwabash:
Violations: FCCPC Files Charges Against MultiChoice

Nigerians can be funny. How will you be able to control someone's private business?

Toothless bulldog...

adalame:
How can Government file charge against government. Baba you leave your medula inside pocket?

I know. My brother wetin you want make I talk. I can decide not to use gotv or dstv. But you see that policy by CBN, it's going to have massive multiplier impact on the people.

edogu:
I know. My brother wetin you want make I talk. I can decide not to use gotv or dstv. But you see that policy by CBN, it's going to have massive multiplier impact on the people.

You're right sir, let's remain positive and see where this ends.

When will they tell mama put to reduce price?
How can you dictate to a private company how much they should charge?

Dead on arrival case when multi choice don increase there subscription already.

DSTV should getat from dis kontri

Where was Fccpc when Dangote increased price of cement?

Make the go sitdown

Fair. But they shouldn't go and later burden them with outrageous fines that would affect their bottom line and lead to loss of Jobs for Nigerians. And they should show the same energy with the food sector and other essential sector.

Audio

Nonsense. Where was FCCPC abi wetin when Tinubu increase fuel price?

Until investors run away from this country

Mtchewwwwwwwww

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What you need is IPTV. You can watch dstv channels and netflix movies, global live TV, sports, etc..anywhere.
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Ramsinuah:
When you have data or sure internet connection...you dont need MultiChoice.
What you need is IPTV. You can watch dstv channels and netflix movies, global live TV, sports, etc..anywhere.
reach out to @xristos 07035458331 for best deals

Appreciate bro.

Sell ur coins, buy IPTV user or reseller pack