On Friday, Multichoice Nigeria said that it will appeal the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal’s verdict.
A three-man panel chaired by Justice Thomas Okosu had previously penalized the corporation N150 million for disputing the court’s jurisdiction.
The tribunal also ordered the business to provide Nigerians with a one-month free subscription to its platforms DStv and GOtv for violating its decision prohibiting the pay TV operator from increasing its monthly price until the outcome of the matter before it.
In April, following a complaint filed by lawyer Festus Onifade, the tribunal ordered Multichoice not to increase its membership fees without appropriate notice.
The lawyer contended that the eight-day notice given for the price increase was inadequate.
Onifade insisted the length of notice was inadequate and more pressing than the price hike itself, prompting the tribunal to affirm its jurisdiction and ruling against Multichoice.
Reacting to the ruling, Multichoice Nigeria said it disagrees with the ruling and will file an appeal against it.
The company’s statement read: “MultiChoice Nigeria is aware of the recent ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, CCPT, regarding its jurisdiction to entertain a price regulation matter.
“We disagree with the ruling, and will therefore file an appeal against said ruling.
“As the matter is currently sub judice, we are restrained from making further comments.”
