By Abiola Olawale
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced its intention to appeal a ruling issued by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal in Abuja on Friday.
The New Diplomat reports that the tribunal, had on Friday imposed a fine of N150 million against MultiChoice Nigeria for contesting the court’s jurisdiction and disobeying its order.
The tribunal also ordered MultiChoice to provide its Nigerian customers with a one-month free subscription to its DStv and GOtv packages.
In response to the Tribunal’s directives, MultiChoice has issued a statement expressing its disagreement with the ruling, indicating its intention to appeal the decision.
The statement read in part: “MultiChoice Nigeria is aware of the recent ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal regarding its jurisdiction to entertain a price regulation matter.
“We disagree with the ruling, and will therefore file an appeal against the said ruling.
“As the matter is currently sub-judice, we are restrained from making further comments.”
