The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that Digital Satellite Television (DSTV) is cheating Nigerian subscribers by restricting them to prepaid plans and increasing its subscription rate. According to the FG, plans are underway to end the monopoly enjoyed by the company.
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who made the revelation in a statement said, the federal government had amended Nigeria’s broadcasting code to prevent DSTV and others from monopolising their channels and content in the country.
According to reports, the plan is said to include ending exclusive rights to sporting events, as only DSTV currently broadcasts major football competitions in Nigeria, especially the English Premier League.
DStv is a sub-Saharan African direct broadcast satellite service owned by MultiChoice with millions of subscribers globally. The company increased its subscription rates on June 1, 2020 in Nigeria, despite the economic impact of the COVID-19 on citizens.
