<p>Despite poor road infrastructure and massive traffic congestion, water transportation across the abundant waterways of Lagos, Nigeria is underutilized. Now, a renewed push to develop the region's waterways ushered a rise in passenger ferries and a partnership with the international boat racing franchise E1, which looks to grow its presence on the continent.</p>
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Despite poor road infrastructure and massive traffic congestion, water transportation across the abundant waterways of Lagos, Nigeria is underutilized. Now, a renewed push to develop the region's waterways ushered a rise in passenger ferries and a partnership with the international boat racing franchise E1, which looks to grow its presence on the continent.

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<p>Despite poor road infrastructure and massive traffic congestion, water transportation across the abundant waterways of Lagos, Nigeria is underutilized. Now, a renewed push to develop the region's waterways ushered a rise in passenger ferries and a partnership with the international boat racing franchise E1, which looks to grow its presence on the continent.</p>
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