Multichoice Nigeria, owners of DStv and GOtv, has announced a price hike for its subscription packages.

The new prices will take effect from May 1, 2024, a few months after its last price upward review.

This was announced in a statement titled, ‘Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages,’ read in part: “On Wednesday, 1 May 2024 we will adjust our prices across all our packages on DStv and GOtv.

“We understand the impact this change may have on you our valued customer, but the rise in the cost of business operations has led us to make this difficult decision.

“It remains our mission to provide the best entertainment and viewing experience to you and are committed to continue to deliver high-quality content and unparalleled service.”

Cable TV blamed the latest increase on the “rise in the cost of business operations.”

The new prices for DStv packages are:

Premium: N37,000

Compact Plus: N25,000

Compact: N15,700

Confam: N9,300

Yanga: N5,100

Padi: N3,600

HDPVR Access Service: N5,000

Access Fees: 5,000

XtraView: N5,000

The new prices for GOtv packages are:

Supa+: N15,700

Supa: N9,600

Max: N7,200

Jolli: N4,850

Jinja: N3,300

Smallie: N1,575