Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) Celebrates 2025 Annual Anniversary

By Seyifunmi Odunuga

‎The Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE), has announced its 2025 Investiture Public Lecture & Awards, scheduled for November 25, 2025, at Azikiwe Hall, Nicon Luxury Hotel, CBD Abuja.

‎The Chairman of the association, Shola Akingboye made the disclosure in Abuja at a press conference organized for the event. 

According to Akingboye, the theme, “Strengthening Corporate Online Media for National Development,” reflects ACOE’s commitment to advancing credible online journalism, promoting professional development, expanding digital innovation, and encouraging issues-based reporting that supports national growth and good governance.

‎He also stated that the event marks three years of ACOE’s existence, and the Investiture Lecture & Awards will feature Public Lecture on strengthening strategic communication, enhancing media–government collaboration, investing in digital infrastructure, and promoting accountability-focused reporting.

Adegboye added that there will be "an award ceremony honouring champions of good governance, humanitarian service, and national security, including posthumous awards for fallen heroes who died combating insurgency and banditry since 2010 also included."

Similarly, ‎a Gala will follow featuring the cutting of the anniversary cake and the presentation of special awards.

‎Over 300 participants from the media, government, legislature, diplomatic missions, security agencies, civil society and NGOs are expected to attend the event.