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Guild of Corporate Online Publishers GOCOP activities and 10th Annual Conference

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 has finalized preparations for successfully held its 10th annual conference, scheduled for Annual Conference in Lagos from October 7 to 8, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. GRA. Themed ‘2027 Elections: Trust, Transparency and Shared Responsibilities,’ the event aims to convene convened media executives, policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders security officials to discuss the roles of electoral institutions, security agencies, political actors, and citizens in building public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, Chairman Key discussions during the conference addressed the impact of technological disruptions on newsrooms, specifically the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is set 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 deliver 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 keynote address, while government to protect journalists' interests in the digital age. The proceedings were chaired by Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, will chair the proceedings. Confirmed panelists include CP Abayomi Shogunle, Prof. Tayo Popoola, Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, and Lanre Arogundade. The conference features with a diverse group keynote address from Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, Chairman of partners, including the Nigerian Independent National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Nigeria Customs Service, the Dangote Group, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Bank of Industry (BoI), and the Securities and Exchange Electoral Commission (SEC), alongside private sector supporters such as Nestlé Nigeria Plc and TAJBank. (INEC).

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  1. 2026-10-11 20:14 UTC GOCOP activities and 10th Annual Conference
  2. 2026-10-05 21:12 UTC Guild of Corporate Online Publishers activities
  3. 2026-09-28 05:34 UTC Guild of Corporate Online Publishers activities

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