Tag: MultiChoice Nigeria

MultiChoice restates commitment to creative industry development 

Aminu Imam

Pay television service provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to the growth of local content production and the Nigerian film industry. Speaking at a stakeholders’ session in Lagos on Wednesday, the executive head of content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice, Dr. Busola Tejumola, who hinted on plans to host stakeholders in the industry reiterated Africa Magic’s continued commitment to the development of Nollywood. She recounted how Africa Magic has grown from one channel to a family of seven channels, with each channel showcasing unique local content that resonates with…

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LibertyTV, other GOtv Channels to be renumbered for better viewing experience

Aminu Imam

MultiChoice, the leading enter­tainment company in Nigeria and Africa has announced that it will be renumbering channels on the GOtv platform to improve the viewing experience of its cus­tomers. The renumbering of the GOtv channels will group similar channels together to make it easier for viewers to find and watch their favourite shows. GOtv is embarking on this journey to optimise its channel numbering system and make it easier for customers to find their preferred programs and movies. The aim is to improve the overall entertainment ex­perience for GOtv viewers…

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Tribunal slams N25m fine on MultiChoice Nigeria over tariff hike

Aminu Imam

The Competition and Consumer Protection (CCPC) Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd – the operator of satellite televisions – DSTV and GoTV- to pay N25 million fine for violating an order restraining the company from increasing its tariff. In a ruling yesterday, the tribunal ordered the fine to be paid immediately to the Tribunal’s Registry. It also restrained the company from proceeding to appeal its judgement until the fine has been paid. The 3-member panel of the tribunal, headed by Thomas Okosun, held the company breached the…

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