Monday, March 01, 2021 07:04 PM / by StartimesNigeria / Header Image Credit: Business News Australia

Following articles published by some Nigerian mediaover an alleged dispute between StarTimes and beIN Media Group, StarTimes wantsto clarify the following points:

StarTimes has not been subjected to any courtorder, in Nigeria or anywhere else, in relation to a dispute with beIN MediaGroup.

Though in Hong Kong, a legal proceeding is on-goingto resolve the differences between both aggrieved parties; it's an ongoingcourt proceeding and not a court order. A court in Hong Kong has nojurisdiction over Nigeria. Whatever decision reached is binding on both partiesin that country only, and would have no consequences on StarTimes' operationsin Nigeria.  

However, StarTimes has been in constantcommunication with beIN Media Group and is confident that the two parties willresolve the issue in an amicable manner.

StarTimes has been for several years the officialbroadcaster of many premium sports events in Sub-Saharan Africa: La Liga,Bundesliga and UEFA Europa football leagues; as well as Spain's Copa del Reyand Supercopa de Espa?â??a, England's FA Cup and, Italy's Coppa Italia andSupercoppa Italiana. Last week, MUTV, the official TV channel ofManchester United was launched on the platform. Earlier this year, StarTimessuccessfully aired the 2020 CHAN and is now gearing up to broadcast the EURO2020 this summer across the continent.

StarTimes enjoys fruitful and constructiverelations with these right holders and partners with them to organisepromotional activities on a regular basis. StarTimes will keep promoting sportsevents and bringing top football content to millions of Nigerian homes.

Our ability to bring these premium football contentto homes across Africa is a testament to our sustainable earnings. Findings byLondon-based Digital TV Research show that StarTimes would enjoy the mostimpressive growth in Africa, from 10.11 million subs at end-2020 to 16.86million by 2026.

As a primary objective of our business, StarTimeswill ensure that every African family can access, afford, watch and share thebeauty of digital TV.

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