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Nigeria's President to have final word on MTN's $3.9B fine

President Muhammadu Buhari addresses members of the National Working Committee during the meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party at the headquarters of the party in Abuja, Nigeria July 3, 2015. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde
President Muhammadu Buhari addresses members of the National Working Committee during the meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party at the headquarters of the party in Abuja, Nigeria July 3, 2015. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde
"If they withdraw it creates a better environment, an environment where there is no stress or pressure on either side," he said.
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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will make the final decision on a $3.9 billion fine on South African cell operator MTN, the telecommunications minister said on Tuesday.

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Adebayo Shittu also told reporters that MTN might be advised to withdraw a court case filed against the fine.

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