Tag: Multichoice

MultiChoice suspends April DStv price hike

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MultiChoice suspends

…As Canal+ pushes subscriber growth For the first time in years, MultiChoice will not implement its usual April price increase on DStv subscriptions, marking a strategic shift under new owner Canal+. Its Group CEO, David Mignot confirmed the decision, saying the company’s priority is to rebuild its shrinking subscriber base rather than raise tariffs. While no increase is planned for April, he noted that future adjustments could still be considered depending on economic conditions. MultiChoice has traditionally raised prices annually, with April 2025 seeing hikes of between 2.1% and 7.9%,…

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NBC engages Canal+Africa on MultiChoice merger

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NBC on Canal+Africa MultiChoice merger

…Seeks clarity on content plans, compliance The National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC), has hosted a delegation from Canal+ Africa, led by CEO David Mignot, as the media company seeks regulatory direction following its merger with MultiChoice. The visit, according to Canal+ Africa, was intended to formally present the newly consolidated entity to the Commission and obtain guidance on navigating the regulatory and market challenges within Nigeria’s broadcast and pay-TV landscape. Mignot described the merger process as “seamless and dexterous,” while noting the rising pressure from global streaming giants and widespread piracy…

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FCCPC withdraws criminal case against MultiChoice

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FCCPC MultiChoice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has withdrawn its criminal case against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives, after both parties reportedly reached an amicable settlement. Recall that the FCCPC and MultiChoice have been at odds for months since the pay-TV operator hiked the pricing of its DStv and GOtv services in March. The FCCPC then summoned the company to explain the rationale for the increases and submit supporting papers, after which it said MultiChoice failed to comply. Viewing this as a violation of the FCCPC Act’s…

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Canal+ set to takeover DStv, GOtv owner MultiChoice

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MultiChoice bows2

South Africa’s competition authority announced yesterday that it had approved the buyout of Africa’s largest pay TV enterprise, MultiChoice by France’s Canal+, which wants to expand its footprint on the continent. The merger, which has been in the works for nearly a year, needs the final go-ahead from the Commission’s Competition Tribunal, it said, in a statement. Canal+ holds around 45 percent of MultiChoice’s shares, and offered last year to acquire the remainder for 125 rand (6.16 Euro) per share. Canal+ is present in 25 African countries through 16 subsidiaries,…

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

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MultiChoice bows

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…

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H’Reps urge FG to revisit over 60,000 abandoned projects

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To probe MultiChoice over alleged N1.8tr, $342m tax fraud The House of Representatives, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to revisit all abandoned projects spread across the country and complete them for the use of Nigerians. The lower legislative chamber, during yesterdays plenary, lamented the number of infrastructural projects left uncompleted by successive administrations. Leading the debate on the Motion: Need to access and fix abandoned Federal Government projects across the country, the sponsor of the Bill and member representing Ijebu-North/Ijebu-East/Ogun Waterside, Joseph Adegbesan, described as disappointing the…

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SuperSport to now air AFCON matches live – MultiChoice

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SuperSport channels, on DSTV and GOtv, will now air all 52 matches of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote dIvoire live, beginning from this Saturday, 13 January. Recall that MultiChoice had last week said SuperSport channel on DSTV would not be able to broadcast the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament live. The company had, in a statement, said it would not be able to broadcast the tournament live because it did not secure the rights to broadcast it. SuperSport Channel will not broadcast the Africa Cup…

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SuperSport wont broadcast AFCON 2023 – DSTV

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Nigerians will have to turn to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other free-to-air channels to watch the Super Eagles in action at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, (AFCON), as MultiChoice, owner of cable platform, DSTV, yesterday announced that it will not broadcast the games on SuperSport. Recall that the 2023 AFCON will kick-off in Ivory Coast on January 13, 2024. MultiChoice, in an issued statement, said it failed to secure the right to broadcast the 2023 AFCON. However, the games will be available through our partner broadcast stations…

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MultiChoice jerks up prices of DStv, GOtv bouquets

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MultiChoice Nigeria has increased the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages, blaming the decision on the rising cost of operations. MultiChoice Nigeria is the Nigerian subsidiary company of MultiChoice Africa, owner of DStv and GOtv. According to a press statement it issued yesterday, In light of the rising costs of inflation and business operations, we have had to review the price of our packages to keep delighting our customers with great entertainment, anytime and anywhere. “Therefore, from April 1, 2022, a new pricing regime for both our DStv and…

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FIRS, MultiChoice agree to resolve tax disputes, withdraw all court cases

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS), and MultiChoice Nigeria have agreed to an amicable resolution over pending tax disputes. Both parties announced the agreement yesterday, in Abuja. It is understood that as part of the agreements, MultiChoice will withdraw all pending lawsuits, and FIRS will conduct a forensic system of the companys accounts. By the broad terms of the agreement, MultiChoice shall withdraw all pending lawsuits towards an amicable resolution of the dispute. Also, as part of the agreement, the FIRS commenced a Forensic Systems Audit of MultiChoice accounts on…

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