The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from taking any regulatory action against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited following the recent price increase for DStv and GOtv subscriptions.
Justice James Omotosho granted the order on Wednesday in response to an ex parte motion filed by MultiChoice’s legal counsel, Moyosore J. Onigbanjo (SAN).
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/379/2025, challenges the FCCPC’s intervention in the company’s pricing decisions.
FCCPC’s Concerns Over Price Hike
Before the court ruling, the FCCPC had summoned MultiChoice Nigeria’s CEO for an investigative hearing on February 27, 2025.
The Commission sought explanations for the frequent price hikes, warning that failure to justify the increases could result in regulatory sanctions.
FCCPC had also raised concerns about possible market dominance and anti-competitive practices in Nigeria’s pay-TV industry, vowing to take action if the company did not adhere to fair market principles.
What’s Next?
With the court’s intervention, MultiChoice has secured temporary relief from regulatory action, but the case is far from over.
The ruling sets the stage for further legal battles over the company’s pricing policies and consumer rights in Nigeria’s pay-TV market.
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