Lagos State is set to host Africa’s first-ever E1 Series electric boat racing championship, with the two-day event scheduled for October 4–5, 2025, organizers announced on social media.
The event marks a milestone for marine sport on the continent: the E1 Series is an international electric boat racing championship that showcases high-speed, battery-powered craft designed to cut emissions while delivering competitive spectacle on the water. Lagos’s inclusion in the calendar positions the city as a growing hub for sustainable sporting events and maritime innovation.
Officials have released only the initial dates; details about the exact racecourse, participating teams, ticketing and safety arrangements are expected from event organizers in the coming weeks. The championships are likely to be held on Lagos’s waterways and will require close coordination with maritime authorities, local government and emergency services.
Local business leaders and tourism stakeholders say the championship could bring a boost to hotels, hospitality and waterfront activities, while also highlighting Nigeria’s capacity to host international sporting fixtures. Advocates of sustainable technology also hope the race will drive interest in electric mobility solutions for maritime transport and related industries.
As the city prepares, residents and visitors are being encouraged to monitor official channels for the full race schedule, spectator zones, and traffic or waterway advisories around the event dates.
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