Broadcasting
Global Reactions as KongaTV Goes Live

Formal launch of KongaTV, Africa’s pioneer buyers and sellers TV platform with the mission to promote commerce and entertainment democracy, has ignited a wave of enthusiastic reactions as it went live to a global audience on Monday, November 6, 2023.
KongaTV, a unique 24-hour iPTV channel accessible as KongaTV on YouTube, had already created significant excitement and anticipation within the market, with industry experts and observers hailing it as a transformative addition to the industry.
The KongaTV social capital mission to empower SMEs and upcoming creative entrepreneurs, including religious entrepreneurs, is commendable at a time Africans are facing the hardest time in the history of man.
Notably, the official unveiling of the platform on Monday generated widespread acclaim from viewers and subscribers, particularly from within Nigeria and Nigerians in the Diaspora. Konga TV’s management has been flooded with messages and congratulatory notes across their social media channels from Nigerians in various parts of the world, including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, and beyond.
The live chat section of the KongaTV YouTube channel has also been bustling with comments and interactions from audiences worldwide since the platform’s launch.
Folake Ighodaro, one of the platform’s latest subscribers, shared her enthusiasm, saying, “It is refreshing to see a well-packaged platform like KongaTV entering the market to bridge existing gaps. I am thoroughly impressed with its inaugural presentation today, which exceeded my expectations.
The content, presentation, and everything else were top-notch. I not only found great deals on various items but also won a free tablet.”
Starting today, KongaTV viewers and subscribers have the chance to win exciting prizes to celebrate the platform’s launch. These giveaways include a range of iPhones and other smartphones, state-of-the-art TV sets from leading brands like Samsung and iTEC, tablet PCs, generator sets, free data bundles, and other surprises.
KongaTV has a groundbreaking mission to democratize commerce and entertainment by providing a platform for local and international manufacturers, distributors, merchants, and resellers to connect with millions of shoppers seeking the best deals and special offers in the marketplace. It also serves as a hub for discovering and promoting emerging content creators, skit makers, and other artistic talents.
KongaTV, the first of its kind on this side of the Atlantic, will also serve as a melting pot for new product launches, extensive discount sales, and the promotion of entrepreneurial spirit in Nigeria, Africa’s largest market. KongaTV is structured for all sectors of the economy, including to help those in real estate business to sell or rent properties and car dealers to reach the under-reached and unreached nationwide, with Konga guaranteeing all transactions.
The management of KongaTV emphasizes that all transactions, from ordering to payments and delivery, are guaranteed by Konga.com, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce brand. In addition, through its affiliation with Konga Logistics, shoppers on the platform can count on same-day delivery in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, while those in other locations can expect expedited deliveries.
With this year’s edition of Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s biggest sale event, now underway, viewers and subscribers on KongaTV can anticipate exclusive access to the best Yakata deals across various categories, including computing and accessories, mobile phones, home and kitchen appliances, electronics, fashion, FMCG, power, and more. Viewers and subscribers in the Diaspora can also take advantage of these exclusive deals by placing orders for their loved ones back home.
This category of shoppers can also leverage KongaPay and Konga’s advanced logistics capabilities to ensure swift delivery to the recipients, anywhere they are in Nigeria.
Broadcasting
CCPT Dismisses Class Action Suit against MultiChoice over Tariff Hikes

Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) in Abuja has dismissed a class action suit filed by one Uche Diala and 961 other DStv and GOtv subscribers against MultiChoice Nigeria and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), citing lack of jurisdiction.
The suit challenged MultiChoice’s subscription price increases in November 2023 and May 2024, which the claimants described as arbitrary, exploitative, and unfair.
Diala and others sought to reverse the hikes and compel the company to adopt a more flexible billing model, such as a pay-as-you-view system used in other countries like South Africa.
They also accused MultiChoice of price discrimination against Nigerian consumers.
MultiChoice, through its counsel, raised a preliminary objection, arguing that pricing decisions do not fall within the tribunal’s remit and that the suit was improperly filed as a class action without first seeking the tribunal’s leave.
In its ruling on Thursday, the tribunal’s three-member panel led by Justice Thomas Okosun held that the core issues raised, which were pricing and tariff regulation, fall under the exclusive purview of the executive branch, particularly the President, as stipulated under the Price Control Act.
“The issue of price regulation is a matter that falls within the exclusive purview of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Okosun stated.
While the tribunal acknowledged it holds both original and appellate jurisdiction under the FCCPC Act, it emphasized that such authority does not cover general price control unless abuse of market dominance is established—a point the claimants failed to prove.
On the procedural matter of filing a class action without prior approval, the tribunal noted that although it is ideal to obtain leave, failure to do so was not fatal in this instance since the claimants demonstrated a shared grievance and common interest.
Nonetheless, the tribunal upheld MultiChoice’s objection, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate the matter.
“The preliminary objection of the first defendant succeeds,” the panel held. “This suit is accordingly struck out for want of jurisdiction.”
This ruling follows a similar outcome on May 8, when a Federal High Court in Abuja upheld MultiChoice’s price increases after the company sued the FCCPC.
In that judgment, Justice James Omotoso declared that the FCCPC lacked the authority to fix or suspend subscription rates.
Broadcasting
MultiChoice Nigeria Slashes Decoder Price by 50 Percent, Offers Free Upgrades

MultiChoice Nigeria has slashed the price of its DStv decoder from N20,000 to N10,000, representing a 50 percent drop, in a aim at attracting attract more customers and curb declining subscriptions.
The campaign, titled “We’ve Got You,” was launched on June 16 and will continue until July 31.
Also, as part of its efforts to ease economic pressure on households and improve access to digital TV services, the campaign offers a free upgrade for both active and returning customers.
Speaking on the campaign, John Ugbe, chief executive officer (CEO) of MultiChoice Nigeria, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to rewarding loyalty and enhancing daily viewing experiences.
“We want to ensure our customers feel appreciated and have access to the best entertainment every day,” Ugbe said.
“The ‘We’veGot You’ campaign is about making premium content more accessible and showing that DStv offers something for everyone, not just football fans.
“By repositioning itself as a platform for daily value, DStv aims to encourage content discovery across a wider array of genres, including movies, drama, kids’ programming, and news.
“This means more channels, more shows, and more reasons to tune in every day.”
The development comes amid MultiChoice Nigeria’s legal battle with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over price hike.
Broadcasting
Qatar Airways Top Brass Face Court Action in Nigeria Over FCCPC Charges

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will, on Oct. 7, arraigned the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qatar Airways, Mr Temi Birdzell, alongside the company and its top officers, over allegations bordering on breach of FCCPC Act, 2018.
The defendants will be arraigned before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Others to be arraigned with Birdzell are Stella Ihediwa, the Account Manager of the airline; Kennedy Chirchir, the Country Manager and Eva Ojeje, who is the Sales Manager of the company.
Although the arraignment was scheduled for Tuesday, the matter could not proceed.
Upon resumed hearing, none of the defendants was in court.
When the matter was called on Tuesday, none of the defendants was in court due to improper service of the court documents, including the hearing notice, on them.
FCCPC.’s lawyer, Chizenum Nsitem, told the court of their inability to serve four of the defendants, although the company was served.
Nsitem then sought an adjournment to enable them do the needful and the judge adjourned the matter until Oct. 7 for the defendants to take their plea.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commission, in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/200/2025, dragged Qatar Airways, Birdzell, Ihediwa, Chirchir and Ojeje to court as 1st to 5th defendants respectively.
FCCPC, in the application dated May 26 but filed May 27, had preferred a two-count charge against the defendants.
The defendants were alleged to have failed to appear before FCCPC in compliance with a lawful summons of the commission dated Sept. 6, 2024, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 33 (3) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection (FCCPC) Act, 2018.
They were also accused to have on Sept. 18, 2024, intentionally withheld the production of documents in compliance wth a lawful summons of the commission, thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 111 of FCCP Act, 2018.
In count three, they were alleged to have on Sept. 18, 2024, engaged in the contravention of the consumer rights, thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 124(1) and punishable under Section 155 of the same Act.
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