DSTV Nigeria Guide 2026

DSTV Nigeria: Get the latest 2026 packages, prices, channels, decoder options and payment methods — all in one place.

This guide covers DStv Nigeria packages and bouquet prices, decoder setup costs, channel highlights per plan, payment options, and how to fix the most common DStv errors.

DSTV Nigeria Prices (April 2026)

Prices below reflect the most recent MultiChoice Nigeria tariff revision. Annual options give roughly one month free.

Package	Monthly	Annual	Channels	HD
Premium	₦44,500	—	140+	38
Compact Plus	₦30,000	₦330,000	135+	30
Compact	₦19,000	₦209,000	125+	20
Confam	₦11,000	—	115+	10
Yanga	₦6,000	—	90+	7
Padi	₦4,400	—	45+	1

Available add-ons: Asian Bouquet, French Touch, French Plus, XtraView (extra decoder), HDPVR Access Service, Access Fee. Add-on pricing changes more often than core bouquet pricing — confirm current rates on the official DStv compare page.

Multi-device viewing: One DStv subscription lets you watch on up to 4 devices at once via the DStv app (Android, iOS, web), in addition to the decoder.

If you’re new to DStv, here’s the basic setup:

• Buy a decoder + dish kit once (hardware)
• Pick a monthly bouquet (subscription)
• Pay the subscription every month to stay connected

DSTV Nigeria Set-Up Cost

A typical first-time setup includes a decoder, a 60cm satellite dish, an LNB, and installation.

• HD Zapper decoder (alone): ~₦8,000 – ₦12,000 depending on retailer
• Dish kit: ~₦10,000
• Explora decoder: ~₦52,000+ (often sold as a bundle that includes dish + smart LNB + first month subscription)
• Installation labour: ~₦5,000 – ₦10,000, location-dependent

Promo bundles (decoder + dish + first month subscription) are the cheapest path for new subscribers — current bundle prices are listed on dstv.com/en-ng/buy.

DStv Nigeria Packages — At a Glance

Each card below shows price, channel count, key channels and who the package is for. Tap “View full channel list” to expand the complete list.

DStv Padi — ₦4,400/month

• Best for: first-time subscribers, single-room households
• Channels: 45+ total · 1 HD · 11 audio
• Highlights: Africa Magic Family, AIT, NTA, Cartoon Network, BBC News, Wazobia Max

View full Padi channel list

Nigerian: Africa Magic Family, Africa Magic Epic, AIT, NTA, Wazobia Max, Channels TV, TVC. General Entertainment: M-Net City, M-Net Action, ROK 2, ROK 3. Movies: M-Net Movies 4, B4U Movies, Zee World. Kids: Cartoon Network, Disney Junior, JimJam, Da Vinci Kids. News: BBC World, eNews, NewsMax. Music: MTV Base, Trace Naija, Soundcity. Religious: Faith TV, EWTN, TBN. Audio: 11 audio channels. See latest list on dstv.com.

DStv Yanga — ₦6,000/month

• Best for: light entertainment + a bit of sport
• Channels: 90+ total · 7 HD · 11 audio
• Highlights: SuperSport Blitz, Africa Magic Showcase, BBC Earth, Telemundo, Zee World

View full Yanga channel list

All Padi channels plus SuperSport Blitz, SuperSport Variety 4, Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Yoruba, Africa Magic Hausa, Africa Magic Igbo, Telemundo, Zee World, Star Life, BBC Earth, Discovery Family, Nat Geo Wild, Disney Channel, Nick Jr, BabyTV, CNN International, Sky News, Al Jazeera, Trace Mziki, Channel O, plus expanded local, religious, novella and audio bouquets. See latest list on dstv.com.

DStv Confam — ₦11,000/month

• Best for: families wanting more sport + Premier League goal highlights
• Channels: 115+ total · 10 HD · audio bouquet
• Highlights: SuperSport Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, BET, FOX, NatGeo Wild, BBC Lifestyle

View full Confam channel list

All Yanga channels plus SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Football, SuperSport Variety 1–3, FOX, BET, Universal TV, M-Net Movies 3, ROK, BBC Lifestyle, NatGeo Wild, History Channel, Crime + Investigation, Boomerang, CBeebies, Spice TV, Sound City Mix, plus extended news (CNBC Africa, Bloomberg) and religious channels. See latest list on dstv.com.

DStv Compact — ₦19,000/month

• Best for: sports + Hollywood movies + lifestyle in one bouquet
• Channels: 125+ total · 20 HD · 52 audio
• Highlights: SuperSport 3 (Premier League HD), M-Net Movies, Studio Universal, Discovery, TLC, CNN, Sky News

View full Compact channel list

All Confam channels plus SuperSport 3 HD (Premier League), SuperSport Action, SuperSport Football Plus, M-Net Movies Action, M-Net Movies All-Stars, Studio Universal, BBC Brit, ITV Choice, Vuzu, MTV, Discovery Channel, TLC Entertainment, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Food Network, Universal TV, Comedy Central, Disney Junior HD, plus broader Asian, Indian and African content. See latest list on dstv.com.

DStv Compact Plus — ₦30,000/month

• Best for: sport-heavy households (UCL, FA Cup, UFC) + full Africa Magic suite
• Channels: 135+ total · 30 HD
• Highlights: SuperSport 5 & 6 (Champions League, FA Cup, UFC), full Africa Magic suite incl. Showcase HD, History Channel, Curiosity Stream

View full Compact Plus channel list

All Compact channels plus SuperSport 5 HD, SuperSport 6 HD, SuperSport Rugby, SuperSport Cricket, Africa Magic Showcase HD, Africa Magic Urban HD, History Channel, CBS Justice, CBS Reality, Curiosity Stream, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, MGM, FX, Lifetime, M-Net Edge, additional Asian, Indian and French-language extras. See latest list on dstv.com.

DStv Premium — ₦44,500/month

• Best for: the full DStv experience — every channel, every match, every premiere
• Channels: 140+ total · 38 HD · 52 audio · free Showmax access
• Highlights: all 13+ SuperSport channels, M-Net Movies Premiere, HBO, M-Net, Bloomberg, CNBC Africa

View full Premium channel list

All Compact Plus channels plus the complete SuperSport line-up (every SuperSport channel including Premier League HD, La Liga HD, Champions League HD, NBA, Tennis, Golf, Boxing), M-Net Movies Premiere, M-Net, HBO content via M-Net, MGM HD, Sony Channel, Bloomberg, CNBC Africa, plus all Asian and Indian premium tiers. Includes free Showmax access for boxsets and on-demand movies. See latest list on dstv.com.

DSTV Explora vs DStv Zapper Decoder

Feature	Explora	Zapper
Recording (PVR)	Yes — up to 220 hours HD	No
Pause / rewind live TV	Yes	No
Catch Up content	Hundreds of hours	Limited
HD output	Yes	Yes
XtraView (multi-room)	Yes	Limited
Best for	Heavy viewers, Premium subscribers	Single-room, lighter use

Activate New DSTV Account

After payment, send “RA <your smartcard number>” to 30330 from the phone number registered on the account. Reconnection is usually instant if the decoder is on channel 100/106 with a clear signal.

Fix Common DStv Errors Online

• E16 / E48-32: service not subscribed — check payment cleared and re-authorise via 30330.
• E30: smartcard not paired with decoder — call 0803 900 3788 to re-pair.
• No signal: realign dish or check cable from LNB; rain fade clears on its own.
• Self-help: dstv.com/en-ng → Help → Self-Service, or use the MyDStv app for instant fixes.

How to Pay Your DSTV Subscription

1. MyDStv App (fastest)

Download the MyDStv app → log in with smartcard or registered email → choose package → pay with card or bank transfer.

2. Bank Internet/Mobile Banking

GTBank, Access, UBA, Zenith, First Bank and others all support DStv via the “Pay Bills” or “Cable TV” menu. Select DStv → enter smartcard number → choose bouquet → confirm with token/OTP.

3. USSD

Most banks support DStv via USSD: e.g. *737*Amount*507*SmartcardNumber# on GTBank, *966*Amount*32*SmartcardNumber# on Zenith.

4. Quickteller / Paystack / Flutterwave

Visit the platform → choose DStv → enter smartcard → pay with debit card.

5. Mobile Money / Agents

Walk into any MTN MoMo, OPay, PalmPay or POS agent — provide smartcard number, pay cash, get instant SMS confirmation.

Set Up Parental Control on Your DStv Decoder

Explora & HD decoders:

• Press the blue DStv button on the remote
• Settings → Parental Control → PG Settings
• Enter default PIN 1234 (change it after first login)
• Switch global blocking to Personalise
• Set the rating to PG/13/18, or block specific channels via “Channel Blocking”

DSTV Nigeria Contact Details

Lagos Head Office: Plot 1381 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Customer Care: 01 270 3232 · 0803 900 3788
Email: dstv@multichoice.com.ng
Self-care SMS: 30330 (send “RA <smartcard>” to reconnect)
Official site: www.dstv.com/en-ng — use the site’s Find an Agent tool for current branch addresses across Nigeria.

Also see the latest GOtv bouquets and prices for a more affordable alternative.