The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria over its planned price increase.
Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, expressed concerns about recurring pay-TV price hikes affecting Nigerian consumers’ interests.
The commission warned that these price increases might indicate anti-competitive practices, potentially leading to unfair market exploitation nationwide.
MultiChoice Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer must attend an investigative hearing on February 27, 2025, at FCCPC headquarters.
The hearing follows numerous consumer complaints about unilateral price adjustments raising concerns about fair pricing practices.
“The FCCPC remains committed to ensuring businesses operate fairly and comply with Nigeria’s robust consumer protection laws,” it stated.
If MultiChoice cannot justify its pricing strategy, the FCCPC will impose sanctions and take necessary enforcement actions.
The commission is collaborating with regulators and agencies to promote competition in Nigeria’s broadcasting and subscription sectors.
Amid public frustration over frequent price hikes, the FCCPC reassured consumers of transparency and accountability enforcement.
