HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES URGES MULTICHOICE TO SUSPEND PROPOSED PRICE HIKE IN SUBSCRIPTION 04-03-25
By Sadiq Aminu. The House of Representatives has called on Multichoice, to suspend its proposed 20-25% price hike pending an exhaustive investigation by the Green Chamber
In an urgent Motion of Public Importance Sponsored by a member from Edo State, Esosa Iyawe who expressed concerns over the timing and frequency of the price increases, noted that the action of the company has sparked public outrage and forced many Nigerians to discontinue their subscriptions
According to Mr. Iyawe the most recent hike in subscription prices announcements has triggered widespread criticism from subscribers, many of whom have express their frustration.
Adopting the motion, the House mandated the Committee on information to investigate the price hikes and ensure the implementation of cost-effective policies in the pay-TV sector.
The committee is expected to report back within four weeks for further legislative action.