Nigeria, July 20 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed that the State will host the E1 World Championship on 4th and 5th October, becoming the first African city to welcome the electric powerboat racing series.

The news was revealed following the Governor's recent trip to Monaco, where he attended the ongoing E1 Championship races.

The E1 Series is the world's first all-electric raceboat competition, aimed at promoting clean energy, sustainable water mobility, and technological advancement on the water.

The event merges high-speed marine sports with environmental consciousness-a blend that aligns perfectly with Lagos State's growing push for innovation and sustainable urban development.

"This weekend, we were in Mon...