The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) in Abuja has issued a restraining order on MultiChoice Nigeria Limited from increasing their tariffs and the cost of their products and services, which were originally planned to go into effect on May 1.
The tribunal, in a ruling, restrained Multi-Choice from going ahead with impending price increase schedule to take effect from May 1, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed before it.
“The 1st defendant is hereby restrained from taking any step(s) that may negatively affect the rights of the claimant and other consumers in respect of the suit pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice,” Shafii declared.
She, therefore, directed all parties in the suit to appear before tribunal on Ma 7 at 10am for the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
In the suit filed on April 29, Onifade, also a legal practitioner, sought two orders. Other members of the tribunal include Thomas Okosun and Dr. Umar Duhu.