MultiChoice Vows To Appeal Tribunal’s N150m Fine, Free Subscription Order

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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.”

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