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FG moves to investigate DSTV, cable TV companies in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2020 0

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission announced on Tuesday that it has initiated an investigation to probe the activities of the foremost cable TV companies in Nigeria. Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Babatunde Irukera, disclosed this in a signed statement. The

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DSTV dragged to court for refusal to renew subscription after payment

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2020 0

A law firm, Zion Chambers of Peters Ike Adonu And Co. has dragged multichoice Nigeria to court for refusal to renew its subscription after payment has been made, our correspondent, Charles Onyekwere reports. The law firm also accused Multichoice of outrageous billing of its customers without proper information to allow them to plan for alternatives. […]

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DSTV: Reps vow to implement pay-as-you-go package

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2020 0

The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee investigating  non implementation of  pay-as-you-go package by DSTV and other satellite providers in the country  has assured Nigerians of justice. Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Unyime Idem, gave the assurance while addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja  after the inauguration of the committee by the Speaker, Femi

Entertainment

MultiChoice Nigeria introduces new DStv, GOtv packages

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Africa’s leading video entertainment company, MultiChoice, has unveiled five new packages for its DStv and GOtv platforms to deliver more quality content at great value for customers during the upcoming festive season and beyond. From 1 December, DStv customers will have more entertainment options to choose from with the introduction of three new DStv packages: […]

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EdoJobs, DSTV train youths on satellite TV installation

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2019 0

…as beneficiaries get starter packs The Edo State Skills Development Agency, EdoJobs, in partnership with DSTV Office in Edo, have completed training for youths on satellite television installation, as part of strategies to engage youths in productive ventures. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Head, EdoJobs, Mrs Ukinebo Dare said the state government

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DStv set to cut three channels

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2019 0

Following the expiration of the contract terms for three of its channels- History, Crime + Investigation and Lifetime-that are produced by the American broadcasting company, A and E Television Networks, DStv, a cable television services provider owned by MultiChoice is set to cut the said channels from its networks from November 1, 2019. Explaining the […]

Africa Crime News

Youths storm Lagos Assembly to protest against ‘gruesome’ killing of Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2019 0

Alade Tasma – Lagos Some youths Tuesday evening staged a protest at the entrance of the Lagos State House of Assembly against the killing of Nigerians in South Africa. One of the leaders of the protest, Ms Allwell Ademola, stated that they came to the Assembly to express their dissatisfaction over the killings of Nigerians […]

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Xenophobia: Tiwa savage cancels performance in South Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2019 0

The award winning Nigerian RnB artist, Tiwa Savage has reacted to the xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africa by cancelling her performance at the DSTV sponsored concert in South Africa. The concert was stated to be held on 21st of September. She stated this on her tweet on Wednesday: “I refuse to watch the […]

Business

Why Nigeria is excluded from 37% subscription price cuts-DStv

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2019 0

Ladesope Ladelokun Cable television services provider, DStv, effects price cuts of up to 37 per cent in some African countries starting from September 1, 2019, but Nigeria is not on the list of the beneficiaries. With Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique among the fortunate countries to enjoy the price cuts, it is uncertain when Nigeria […]

Football Sports Telecoms

Glo tells football fans to expect remarkable 2019/2020 EPL season

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2019 0

Telecommunications giant, Globacom has made possible the wish of soccer fans in Nigeria and Ghana to connect to their passion point of watching live the English Premier League (EPL ) matches as it sponsors the live broadcast of the 2019-2020 EPL season on Supersports. In a press statement ahead of the season’s first round of […]

Business

Make APCON sole regulator for IMC Industry – Expert

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2019

Godwin Anyebe The former Chairman of Advertising Practitioner Council of Nigeria (APCON), Lolu Akinwunmi, has expressed displeasure over the duplication of regulatory duties in the Integrated Marketing Communications Industry in Nigeria, calling on the Federal Government to adopt APCON as the sole regulator in the industry. Akinwunmi who made this known recently during a

Business

DStv subscribers want MultiChoice compelled to introduce ‘pay-as-you-view billing’ system

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2018 0

Digital Satellite Television (DStv) service subscribers in Nigeria have charged the federal government of Nigeria to compel MultiChoice, the major distance-to-home service provider in Nigeria to introduce ‘pay-as-you-view billing’ system. Over the time, Nigeria subscribers of the DStv have in different ways showed their grievances over the continued payment for services

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AMVCA Awards: Heritage Bank, Multichoice boost Africa film industry

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2018 0

Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative financial services provider, has partnered with MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, owners of the DSTV and GOTV brands to boost film industry with the sponsorship of the 2018 edition of the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA). Speaking at the event which held in Lagos over the weekend, Divisional Head, Corporate […]

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Price hike: DSTV shuns court injunction, retains new rates

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2018 0

Satellite service provider, DSTV has continued to implement its new bouquet rates despite a court order restraining the action. An official of DSTV, who declined to give his name because they had been asked by the company not to speak on the issue, confirmed on Friday that subscribers still pay the increased rates. “The case […]

Headlines News

Intimidation can’t stop N2billion rights abuse suit against Police, Sen. Obiorah, Ogunsanya, says Daily Times Publishers

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2018 0

As hearing commences Monday on the N2billion abuse of fundamental rights suit they initiated against the Nigerian Police, Sen. Ikechukwu Obiorah and Chairman of DSTV Adewumi Ogunsanya, the management of Folio Communications Plc, publishers of Daily Times newspaper have vowed that no amount of harassment, intimidation and (or) persecution will compel them to surrender

Business Features

Multichioice DSTV, GOTV: The challenge of business survival

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2018 0

Multichoice’s DSTV Nigerian pay as you go cable television subscriber distribution firm, which of late has graced the country’s front-pages of national newspapers may have to contend with the country’s competitive law to strip self of monopoly. Findings show that the company is feasting fat on the absence of competition law in the country, to […]

Headlines News

DSTV, GOTV may be shut down by June 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2018 0

.NBC begins analogue switch-off in May, sanctions stations for violating broadcast codes .After $14m fine, DSTV boss Ogunsanya in collusion scandal with ex-NBC DG .DSTV boss colluding with Police to destroy Daily Times- Anosike The Director General of National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Modibo Ishaq Kawu, has disclosed that all paid DTT operators including DSTV, GOTV

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M-Net Movies celebrates Hollywood’s finest with special Oscars pop-up channel on DStv

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2018 0

One hundred and Fifteen Academy Award winning films, 757 Oscar nominations, 306 golden statuettes. That’s what movie buffs on the DStv Premium package will be treated to on ONE channel in the month of February. Get the popcorn ready for a dazzling M-Net Movies Oscars pop-up treat on DStv channel 109. Leading up to 2018’s […]

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MultiChoice Nigeria inaugurates app for DStv installers

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2017 0

In a bid to further make DStv installation much easier for customers, MultiChoice Nigeria, the country’s leading pay TV provider, has launched an app for DStv installers as a part of its installation ecosystem. The DStv Installer App is a management tool for assigning, monitoring, reviewing, troubleshooting and managing customer installations to ensure quality installation

Sports

MultiChoice thrills fans with EPL Trophy display

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

Following a series of events which included the English Premier League trophy visiting media houses, MultiChoice offices, and also being hosted by Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, the much acclaimed Trophy Tour came full circle at the weekend at Teslim Balogun stadium as lucky DStv and GOtv subscribers gathered to see the famed trophy whilst also […]