# GOCOP activities and 10th Annual Conference > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guild-of-corporate-online-publishers-activities > Updated: 2026-10-11T15:11:08.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has initiated several organizational developments in Nigeria. Following the death of former president and founding member Dotun Oladipo, the organization announced the establishment of the Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism to recognize excellence in the field. GOCOP successfully held its 10th Annual Conference in Lagos from October 7 to 8, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja GRA. Themed ‘2027 Elections: Trust, Transparency and Shared Responsibilities,’ the event convened media executives, policymakers, and security officials to discuss the roles of electoral institutions, political actors, and citizens in building public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Key discussions during the conference addressed the impact of technological disruptions on newsrooms, specifically the rise of artificial intelligence and the ‘zero-click’ challenge, where readers consume information via AI summaries without visiting publisher websites. Participants also examined newsroom sustainability, digital media monetization, and the necessity of objective reporting to hold government and opposition parties accountable. GOCOP President Danlami Nmodu urged politicians to prioritize citizen welfare through policy and called for continued partnerships with the government to protect journalists' interests in the digital age. The proceedings were chaired by Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, with a keynote address from Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). ## Claims - GOCOP Publicity Secretary Kemi Yesufu announced the conference partners in a statement issued in Abuja. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) will hold its 10th annual conference in Lagos. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The conference theme is ‘2027 Elections: Trust, Transparency and Shared Responsibilities.’ (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. (corroborated by 3 sources) - NNPC, NLNG, Nigeria Customs Service, and Dangote Group are partners for the conference. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, Chairman of INEC, will deliver the keynote address. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Dr Olisa Agbakoba will chair the conference. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Bank of Industry (BoI) are among the partners. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: GOCOP holds 10th Annual Conference in Lagos The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers held its 10th Annual Conference in Lagos, focusing on the 2027 elections and the impact of artificial intelligence on newsroom sustainability and digital publishing. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gocop-holds-10th-annual-conference-in-lagos ### 2026-10-05: GOCOP announces 10th Annual Conference in Lagos The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers will hold its 10th Annual Conference in Lagos on October 8, 2026, focusing on trust and transparency ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gocop-announces-10th-annual-conference-in-lagos ### 2026-09-28: GOCOP announces partners for 2026 conference in Lagos The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has secured partnerships with NNPC, Dangote Group, and others for its 10th annual conference in Lagos, focused on the 2027 Nigerian elections. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gocop-announces-partners-for-2026-conference-in-lagos ### 2026-09-11: GOCOP to institute Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) will institute the Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism to honor its former president and recognize excellence in Nigerian digital media. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gocop-to-institute-dotun-oladipo-prize-for-online-journalism --- Cite as: GOCOP activities and 10th Annual Conference. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/guild-of-corporate-online-publishers-activities