{
  "id": 11181059,
  "title": "7-Fifteen Capital hosts Dep. Governor of Lagos, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for an evening with Lagos business leaders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/7-fifteen-capital-hosts-dep-governor-of-lagos-dr-obafemi-hamzat-for",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:49:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/01/7-fifteen-capital-hosts-dep-governor-of-lagos-dr-obafemi-hamzat-for-an-evening-with-lagos-business-leaders/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "7-Fifteen Capital, a luxury real estate development firm, hosted Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for an evening of discussion with young business leaders in Ikoyi, Lagos. The event, themed \"Lagos: The Next Chapter,\" brought together around 150 young executives, founders, investors, and influential figures to converse with the Deputy Governor about the future of the city. Dr. Hamzat delivered a keynote address on his vision for Lagos, focusing on innovation, inclusion, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and creating opportunities for young people and small businesses. He also presented Digital Lagos 2.0, which aimed to integrate AI, blockchain, and smart-city technologies to boost Lagos as a technology hub and enhance the efficiency of government systems. The event concluded with a fireside conversation where guests engaged directly with Dr. Hamzat on topics such as sustainability, town planning, the creative economy, tourism, and public-private partnerships. Tope Adekoya, CEO and Co-Founder of 7-Fifteen Capital, emphasized the importance of engaging with the city's young business leaders and public leadership. Adesuwa Belo-Osagie, Deputy CEO and Co-Founder of 7-Fifteen Capital, highlighted the company's commitment to being a positive force in shaping Lagos' future, supporting ideas, people, and initiatives that contribute to a better quality of life.",
  "summary": "7-Fifteen Capital, a luxury real estate development company, hosted Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, for an evening of conversation with Lagos’ young business leaders in Ikoyi, Lagos. Themed “Lagos: The Next Chapter,” the private dinner brought together approximately […] The post…",
  "key_points": [
    "7-Fifteen Capital hosted Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.",
    "Event focused on Lagos' future with young business leaders.",
    "Discussion covered innovation, inclusion, infrastructure, education."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}