MTN Group is said to have commenced talks with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for early repayment of almost $600 million debt it owes some Nigerian banks.
The move by the leading telecoms operator was also aimed at reducing further exposure of the naira, which has weakened against the rand and United States dollar.
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