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Suit challenging DSTV, GOtv subscription hike lacks merit – Tribunal

John Ogunsemore Sep 6, 2022 0

A Competition and Consumer Protection (CCP) tribunal in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against satellite television service provider, Multichoice Nigeria Limited over the hike in subscriptions for its products. The three-member…

Media

Documentary on bandits: NBC imposes N5m fine each on DSTV, Trust TV, others

Salisu Sani-Idris Aug 4, 2022 0

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed a N5 million sanction, each, on Multichoice Nigeria L.td., owners of DSTV, TelCom Satellite L.td., (TSTV and NTA- Startimes L.td., for the carriage of the documentary by the BBC Africa…

Media

MultiChoice launches new DStv channel, “News Central”

Taiye Olayemi Aug 1, 2022 0

Multichoice has announced the launch of an additional DStv channel, “News Central”. Dr Busola Tejumola, The Executive Head, Content & Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria, dsiclosed this in a statement on Monday. “DStv…

Business

MTN, DSTV, others emerge winners at Brand Africa award

Taiye Olayemi May 26, 2022 0

MTN and DSTV were among 100 companies that bagged outstanding awards at the 2022 edition of the Brand Africa Award ceremony on Wednesday. Brand Africa is a non-profit intergenerational organisation that inspires a brand-led African…

Government

Senate launches probe into DSTV, GOtv subscription fees hike

Kingsley Okoye Mar 31, 2022 0

The President of the Senate, Alhaji Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday at plenary constituted a seven-man ad hoc committee to probe the tariff hike by Pay-Tv service providers operating in Nigeria. Senate also at the plenary directed all Pay-Tv…

Economy

Tax Evasion: Tribunal Orders DSTV To Pay FG N900bn Tax Backlog

Mustapha Sumaila Aug 25, 2021 0

A Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) sitting in Lagos has ordered Multichoice Nigeria Limited, owners of cable television services, DSTV, to pay 50 percent of N1.8 trillion tax backlog to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Mr Abdullahi…

Government

ICYMI: Reps To Enforce Pay-Per-View, Price Reduction For Dstv, Others

Paul Mbagwu Jul 15, 2021 0

The House of Representatives has considered the pay-per-view, pay-as-you-go, and price reduction for DSTV and other cable satellite operators in the country. This followed the adoption of the reports and recommendation of the Ad–hoc…

Sports

England vs Italy Euro 2020 final comes up live on DStv, Gotv channels

Babatunde Ogunrinde Jul 10, 2021 0

As the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament enters final run, DStv and GOtv customers get to watch all the action from the final match, live on SuperSport. The final knockout match will be between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, at…

Sports

Wilfred Ndidi Calls Out DSTV For Using His Image As Advert Without Consent

Faith Apr 22, 2021 0

Nigerian footballer, Wilfred Ndidi has threatened to take legal action against Multichoice owned entertainment company, DSTV for using his image without his consent. The athlete who plays for Premier League club, Leicester City, was…

Media

DSTV: Nigerians excited to watch Cable TV channels without subscription

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 18, 2020 0

Digital Satellite Television popularly known as DSTV has made all channels accessible to all viewers free of charge. Although the reason for this charitable act is unknown, many subscribers allege the Cable TV was hacked by Anonymous…

Metro

DSTV Employee Sacked After Daddy Freeze Rant on IG

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 18, 2020 0

An employee of cable TV provider, DSTV has sacked one of its employees who had an encounter with Radio personality, Daddy Freeze. The sacked employee who took to social media to express her anguish at the situation, explained that she…

News

Why Pay-As-You-Go May Not Apply In Pay TV Industry – FCCPC Boss Irukera

John Ogunsemore Jul 11, 2020 0

Nigerians expecting Pay-As-You-Go billing mode used in telecommunications service to apply in the Pay-TV industry are being unrealistic, the Chief Executive of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr.…

Government

DSTV ordered to suspend new tariffs

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 1, 2020 0

The Federal government has ordered the immediate suspension of new tariffs by South African cable service provider, DSTV. Armstrong Idachaba, Acting Director General of Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, ordered the Digital…

Entertainment

DSTV: Reps Committee Vows To Implement Pay-As-You-Go Package

EricJames Ochigbo Jun 2, 2020 0

The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee investigating non-implementation of pay-as-you-go package by DSTV and other satellite providers in the country has assured Nigerians of justice. SEE ALSO: T.I. Unhappy At Trump Using…

Entertainment

COVID-19: NBC calls on DStv, Startimes, FreeTv, others to Decrypt Local Channels

Collins Yakubu-Hammer Mar 27, 2020 0

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has called on all Pay Subscription Broadcasters which include GOTv, DStv, NTA Startimes, FreeTv Platforms among others in Nigeria to decrypt all local channels on their bouquet. SEE ALSO: Don’t…

News

MultiChoice Introduces New DStv, Gotv Packages For The Festive Season

Faith Nov 24, 2019 0

In preparation for the festive season, Cable TV Company, MultiChoice has unveiled five new packages for its DStv and GOtv platforms to deliver more quality content at great value for customers this Christmas. Starting from December 1,…

Crime

NANS protests over xenophobic attacks

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 8, 2019 0

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) held a protest earlier today at the offices of three South African companies operating in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The affected companies are MTN, MultiChoice DSTV and Stanbic IBTC.…

Sports

AFCON 2019: DStv, GOtv to Broadcast Matches Live With Pidgin Commentary

Babatunde Ogunrinde Jun 18, 2019 0

With the start of the Total 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) only a few days away, assurances have come from DStv and GOtv that subscribers would enjoy the live coverage and analysis in pidgin language. The Media Coordinator of the…

Business

DStv maintains new rates despite Court injunction

Leo Aug 25, 2018 0

Premium satellite service provider, DStv, has continued to implement its new bouquet rates despite court injunction restraining the action. An official of DStv, who pleaded anonymity confirmed to journalists on Friday that subscribers…

Business

Court Blocks Controversial DSTV Price Hike

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 20, 2018 0

A Nigerian court has blocked cable network DSTV's plans to hike the price of their services within Nigeria. The South African company in July raised the subscription rate for the DSTV Premium package from N14,700 to N15,800, Compact Plus…

Entertainment

Watch The Emotional Moment When A Husband Knelt Before His Wife To Renew Their Vows On Make Me…

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 20, 2018 0

Make Me Fabulous, a Reality TV Show which was created by Stephanie Linus to ignite the spark in marriages is currently airing on DSTV Channel 151 for its second season. The show which features 13 married couples has a vow renewal ceremony…

Media

TSTV Is Back With Exciting News

Leo Aug 20, 2018 0

Nigeria's new and embattled satellite brand, TSTV, which has disappointed many of the citizenry, seems to be finally getting their acts together. The companies management recently released an explanation on what has been wrong with it so…

Tech

Price hike: DStv subscribers advocate Pay-Per-View

Anita Eboigbe Aug 8, 2018 0

Some DStv subscribers’ on Wednesday, advocated a pay-per-view method of subscription following the recent hike in the cable television bouquet rates. DStv is a Sub-Saharan African direct broadcast satellite service owned by MultiChoice.…

News

MultiChoice May Reduce GOtv Subscription

Onyeka Chukwuma Jul 8, 2018 0

MultiChoice Nigeria, the leading pay television company in the country, may soon embark on a review of subscriptions on some bouquets on its GOtv platform. DSTV Industry sources revealed at the weekend that the review, which…

Business

Why DSTV Can’t Implement Pay-Per-View – Multichoice MD

John Ogunsemore May 13, 2018 0

The Managing Director of Multichoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, has explained why the company is not implementing the pay-per-view option on its product, DSTV. He gave the explanation during an interview on the sideline of the Digital Dialogue…

Business

How DSTV is Scamming Nigerians paying for Premium cable services

News Agency of Nigeria May 7, 2018 0

MultiChoice Nigeria seems to be operating an advance fee fraud. They are in a partnership with Quickteller to collect payments online from Nigeria. Several customers including a Herald Nigeria staff that pay for services on Quickteller,…

Tech

RELIEF: DStv Seriously Considering Pay-As-You-Use Payment Option

John Ogunsemore May 4, 2018 0

Many customers of DStv in Nigeria may soon heave a sigh of relief after the company, Multichoice Nigeria, said it was seriously considering the pay-as-you-use payment option. The Managing Director, Multichoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, said…

Entertainment

WAP TV Is Now Available on Play TV

News Agency of Nigeria Feb 15, 2018 0

TV viewers nationwide have been having additional reasons to celebrate since 14th February 2018 as wapTV commenced transmission on PlayTV as a special Valentine’s Day surprise to subscribers of the platform. PlayTV is a popular Satellite…

Business

TSTV accused of copyright infringement by two content providers

Seinde Oct 5, 2017 0

Two international content providers, Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited and belN, have allegedly accused TELCOMM SATELLITE TV (TStv) of infringing their exclusive distribution rights to certain television programmes. Turner…

Entertainment

6 Cartoons Demanded To Be Banned On DSTV For Being Pro-Gay

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 22, 2017 0

A total of six cartoons have been banned by the Kenya Film Classification Board, KFCB, for allegedly being "pro-gay". The kids cartoon showing on Nickelodeon (DStv 305) and Cartoon Network (DStv 301) were ordered down as the KFCB…

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