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DSTV loses 2.7m subscribers, as MultiChoice appoints new Nigeria CEO

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

MultiChoice Nigeria is undergoing a major transition, as its flagship pay-TV service, DStv, grapples with a sharp loss of subscribers while the company ushers in a new Chief Executive to steer operations in an increasingly competitive market. The pay-TV operator lost about 2.7 million subscribers between 2023 and the end of 2025, shrinking its customer base from 17.2 million to 14.5 million across Africa. The decline, which accelerated over the last 18 months, has been attributed to the rise of cheaper streaming alternatives, falling disposable incomes, and tough economic policies…

Canal+ takes full control of DStv, GOtv in $3bn MultiChoice deal

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

In a move that is set to reshape the African entertainment landscape, French media giant Canal+ has successfully acquired South Africa-based MultiChoice Group in a $3 billion deal, gaining full control of popular pay-TV services DStv and GOtv. The acquisition received the green light from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after a long-anticipated takeover. The deal, valued at approximately 55 billion rand, was confirmed following months of regulatory scrutiny and negotiations. Canal+, which already held a 45.2% stake in MultiChoice, moved to acquire the remaining shares…

FG fines MultiChoice ₦766m over privacy breaches

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, (NDPC), has fined MultiChoice Nigeria ₦766,242,500 for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act. NDPC is a public institution that processes data in furtherance of its mandate as Nigeria’s data protection authority and relies on recognised lawful bases for data processing such as consent, legal obligation, and contract. The Commission’s Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, disclosed this in a statement issued at the weekend in Abuja. According to Bamigboye, the fine followed an investigation launched in the second quarter of 2024 into suspected…

Multi-Choice slashes DStv decoder price by 50%

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Aminu Imam

In a bold move to regain its shrinking customer base, MultiChoice Nigeria has slashed the price of its DStv decoder by 50 percent, reducing it from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000. The company, in a statement released on Tuesday and signed by its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, said the price cut is part of a broader campaign aimed at reversing declining subscriptions and delivering greater value to customers. “We want to ensure our customers feel appreciated and have access to the best entertainment every day. The ‘We Got You’ campaign is…

FCCPC hails court ruling on MultiChoice price probe

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has welcomed the Federal High Court’s ruling affirming its authority to investigate alleged exploitative practices by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited. Recall that MultiChoice had filed a suit seeking to restrain the FCCPC from investigating its recent price increases for DStv and GOtv services. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission quoted its Executive Vice-Chairman, Tunji Bello, who described the ruling as a victory for the rule of law. Bello said the judgment…

Hardship/Epileptic power supply: DSTV lost 1m subscribers in 4yrs

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 Aminu Imam

The company had revealed these figures in its Interim Financial Results for the period ending 30 September 2024, which were released on Tuesday. Nigerians have blamed the country’s current economic problems and poor electricity supply for a significant drop in Digital Satellite Television (DStv) and General Entertainment on Television (GOtv) subscribers. The South African pay-TV operator, MultiChoice Group, recently disclosed that its Nigerian unit, MultiChoice Nigeria, lost 243,000 subscribers on its DStv and GOtv services from April to September this year. The company had revealed these figures in its Interim…

?MultiChoice bows to pressure, reverts to old DStv/GOtv subscription prices

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 Aminu Imam

MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has announced a return to its previous subscription rates following a legal mandate. The decision comes after a court ruling deemed the earlier price hikes unjustified, leading to significant subscriber losses, particularly in Nigeria. The company had raised its prices in response to economic challenges, including high inflation and currency devaluation. However, the move faced backlash, resulting in over a million subscribers discontinuing their services. As part of the reversal, DStv subscribers will see a reduction in rates across various packages. For…

Tribunal fines MultiChoice Nigeria N150m, orders free 1 month DStv, GOtv subscriptions

June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 Aminu Imam

…”We disagree� � MultiChoice The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, (CCPT), has fined MultiChoice Nigeria N150 million for challenging the court�s jurisdiction. In a ruling yesterday, the tribunal also ordered the company to provide one-month free subscriptions on DStv and GOtv, for Nigerians. Recall that on April 24, MultiChoice Nigeria announced an increase in the cost of subscriptions for its DStv and GOtv packages. However, on April 29, the tribunal stopped MultiChoice from increasing its tariffs and cost of products and services, which was scheduled to begin on May 1.…

Court declines MultiChoice�s plea to stop NBC from auditing its account

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Friday, refused to grant an application filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd, seeking an interim order restraining the National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC), from requesting any financial, accounting, or tax documents from them. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling on the ex-parte Motion moved by the applicants� counsel, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), directed all parties not to take any step that could make the suit�s outcome nugatory. Although the ruling was delivered on Wednesday. �The ex-parte order for interim injunction dated May 8, 2024…

MultiChoice laments economic woes

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Aminu Imam

MultiChoice Nigeria has once again increased the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages, citing economic woes in Nigeria. In an issued statement yesterday, MultiChoice disclosed that the new price would take effect from May 1. �We understand the impact this change may have on you � our valued customer�, said MultiChoice, in a statement to its customers. The company�s updated price list showed a 25 percent increase in the price of its packages across the board. The new price hike came just four months after a previous hike in…