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Inside details of the $6bn Mambilla Power dispute

Mambila hydropower plant
In a saga that has left Nigeria’s energy sector grappling with uncertainty, the long-running legal dispute surrounding the $6 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project continues to threaten the nation’s energy future, keeping millions of Nigerians in the dark. The Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, located in the Taraba State region of Nigeria, is envisioned as a key piece in the country's energy future. Once completed, it is expected to generate 3,050 megawatts of electricity, making it one of the largest power plants in Africa. Fo