MultiChoice Nigeria has stated its plans to appeal the ruling from the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal in Abuja on Friday.
The tribunal fined MultiChoice Nigeria N150 million for challenging the court’s jurisdiction.
This decision followed the tribunal’s earlier order restraining the pay-TV company from increasing its monthly subscription, pending the resolution of a lawsuit brought by Abuja-based lawyer Festus Onifade
The tribunal also mandated the pay-TV company to offer a one-month complimentary subscription to its DStv and GOtv packages to its Nigerian customers.
In response, however, MultiChoice issued a statement on Saturday expressing its disagreement with the ruling and confirming its intention to appeal against it.
Moreover, MultiChoice said it is aware of the recent ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal regarding its jurisdiction to entertain a price regulation matter.
The company added that it disagrees with the ruling, and will therefore file an appeal against it.
“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,” the Pay-TV company noted.
