Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria, owners of DStv and GOtv, challenging the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) intervention in its recent subscription price hike. Delivering judgment, Justice Omotoso ruled that the suit constituted an abuse of court process as similar proceedings…
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Incorporated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Ijagwu highlighted that the Tribunal clearly affirmed the Commission’s adherence to existing laws, confirming it carried out its duties and exercised its authority in line with the provisions of…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 8 for judgment in the suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Justice Omotosho set the date after the lawyers representing both parties presented and argued their written submissions for and against the suit….
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. FCCPC disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu. The directive…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called MultiChoice Nigeria to account for its planned increase in subscription rates for DStv and GoTV. Recently, customers received notifications informing them of the price hike, with the DStv Premium bouquet rising from N37,000 to N44,500, and Compact+ subscribers set to pay N30,000, up from N25,000….
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. FCCPC Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to Ijagwu, the inquisitions, which will begin on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th…
