* Will exchange its 51 pct interest in Nigeria Tower Interco BV, for an additional shareholding in IHS Holding Limited

* MTN's economic interest in IHS Group will increase from approximately 15 pct to approximately 29 pct

* Transaction is expected to close once new shares in ihs group have been issued during Q1 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)