French media conglomerate Canal+ has finalised a $3 billion acquisition of South Africa-based MultiChoice Group, securing full control of pay-TV giants DStv and GOtv. The deal, approved by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on July 23, gives Canal+ the remaining 55% stake it did not previously own. However, the transaction is still subject to final approval […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO In a landmark judgment, the Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the right of MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, operators of DStv and GOtv, to independently determine its subscription pricing, marking a significant victory for business autonomy and the principles of a free-market economy in Nigeria. The case was dismissed by Justice James […]
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 commission said the investigation is informed by a series of complaints from […]
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. […]
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 Gbajabiamila. […]
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: […]
…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 partnered with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 workshop […]
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 not rendered by MultiChoice. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 assets […]
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 […]
.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 […]
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 […]