The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has initiated legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, Africa’s largest pay television company, and its CEO, John Ugbe, for defying regulatory directives.
The FCCPC had instructed MultiChoice to maintain existing pricing for DStv and GOtv services pending a review of a proposed price increase.
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Despite this directive, the company implemented new prices on March 1, 2025.
Consequently, the FCCPC has filed charges against the company and its chief executive for obstructing the commission’s inquiry.
This development follows MultiChoice Group’s settlement with Nigerian tax authorities last year, agreeing to pay approximately $37.3 million in taxes for its local subsidiary.