The House of Representatives has called upon the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy to intervene and reverse the recent surge in DStv/GOtv tariffs imposed by the MultiChoice Group.
Led by Umar Ajilo, the House expressed deep concern over the widespread economic challenges faced by Nigerians, citing political and economic issues as contributing factors.
The lawmakers fear that the substantial increase in tariffs, which took effect from Monday, November 6, 2023, could exacerbate the already difficult circumstances for citizens. Against a backdrop of financial strain and rising living expenses, the Green Chamber emphasizes the urgent need for government action to alleviate the burden on households.
Multichoice Implements Second Price Hike of 2023 on DStv, GOtv Packages
Multichoice Nigeria, the leading pay-TV operator, stirred controversy with its announcement of a second price hike within the same year. The adjustments, ranging between 19% and 20% across various packages, drew criticism from subscribers already grappling with the effects of the earlier increment on May 1, 2023.
The Premium package on DStv will witness a 20% surge, reaching N29,500 per month. Compact+ and Compact packages will experience a 19% increase, reaching N19,800 and N12,500, respectively.
Subscribers on the Confam package and DStv Yanga bouquet will face a 19% and 20% surge, reaching N7,400 and N4,200, respectively.
For GOtv packages, the Supa Plus package will see a 19% price hike to N12,500. The Supa bouquet, GOtv Max, and Jolli package will reflect increases of 19%, reaching N7,600, N5,700, and N3,950, respectively. Customers on the lowest GOtv package, Jinja, will witness a monthly price increase to N2,700.
