French media company Canal+ has announced plans to inject €100 million into African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, in an effort to restore growth. The financial support was disclosed in Canal+’s 2025 financial results released on Wednesday, following the company’s acquisition of MultiChoice late last year. According to the…
MultiChoice has announced that it will shut down its streaming platform, Showmax, after eleven years of operation. The company informed subscribers on Thursday via email: “Following a comprehensive review, the Showmax Board has decided to discontinue the service in the near future. This move reflects our focus on strengthening our overall digital offerings and ensuring long-term…
In a significant relief for subscribers, MultiChoice has announced that there will be no DStv price increase in April 2026 — marking the first time in years the broadcaster has skipped its customary annual hike. The decision follows the company’s transition to new ownership under France-based Groupe Canal+ and reflects a strategic shift aimed at…
Big Brother Naija is back for its 10th season with a record-breaking ₦150 million grand prize! The show premieres with a double launch on July 26 & 27, 2025. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returns as host for another 10 weeks of drama, strategy, and entertainment. The season finale is set for October 5. Auditions were held in…
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…
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….
