The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stated that recent pricing rises in MultiChoice cable subscriptions will be evaluated by relevant stakeholders to ensure that Nigerian subscribers receive value for money.
Adamu Abdullahi, the Acting CEO of the FCCPC, spoke to Channels Television’s Dateline Abuja programme on Thursday.
During the discussion, he offered an update on the summons issued to the proprietor of a Chinese store in Abuja for discriminating and harsh tactics.
He also commented on the adherence to the order issued to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, noting that sanctions are forthcoming for all proven violations detected by the agency.
MultiChoice, a major satellite television service in Sub-Saharan Africa based in South Africa, recently announced fresh increases in prices on the DSTV and GOtv packages, saying the increase was necessitated by the rise in the cost of business operations.
According to the company, the increment would take effect on May 1, 2024.
The Premium package on DSTV which used to cost N29,500, would now go for N37,000, while the Compact Plus which currently goes for N19,800, has been increased to N25,000.