The issue will be on the front burner on the popular monthly interview discourse, Boiling Point Arena on Sunday February 9, 2025, with financial transparency advocate, Mr Seun Onigbinde and notable columnist, Prof. Farooq Kperogi as discussants.

The forthcoming edition of Boiling Point Arena, which is the 28th installment over the past two years, holds via Zoom and to be broadcast live on three radio stations, WASH 94.9FM, Lagos, Sweet 107.1FM and Roots 97.1FM, Abeokuta.

The once-in-a-month current affairs programme with an incredibly large online followership, is hosted by the Convener, Dr Ayo Arowojolu, a media professional with 35 years multi-varied work career spanning the media, banking and education sectors.

Both Onigbinde and Kperogi are to thrash the topic: “Nigeria’s Economic Crises, Hardship Biting Harder Despite Government Palliatives and Measures,  When will Nigerians Begin to Breathe?”

Mr Seun Onigbinde is a prominent figure in Nigeria’s civic realm who co-founded the organization, BudgIT, to bolster fiscal transparency and institutional accountability.

Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2023, Onigbinde is a tireless advocate for transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s public sector and an expert in adapting technologies to transform civic experiences, including the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

For his part, Prof Farooq Kperogi is a Professor of  Communication (Journalism and Emerging Media) at Kennesaw State University in Greater  Atlanta, USA, where he teaches a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in communication.

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A well-known Columnist and Author of several books, Kperogi has contributed to numerous conference presentations, book chapters, and journal articles, some of which have received international recognition.

Foremost traditional ruler, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola, is expected to deliver a keynote address to herald the discourse, in his capacity as Chairman, Boiling Point Council of Royals and Elders.

According to a statement by the Chairman, Organizing Committee for the programme,  Dr Eddy Ademosu, one of Nigeria’s notable Public Relations icon, the interview discourse will in particular point the way forward for reinventing Nigeria’s economy in such a way to mitigate hunger and hardship in pragmatic ways.

Ademosu commended the Management of Sweet FM, chaired by its Promoter, Senator Olugbenga Obadara, and the owners of WASH 94.9FM and Roots FM for identifying with worthy causes through partnering with the Boiling Point platform to widen the audience reach of the programme via their terrestrial and online channels.

Boiling Point, a news and general interest group comprises an array of eminent personalities including over 300 professors, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court justices, traditional rulers, security top shots, media professionals and several others.

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Boiling Point Arena holds on Sunday December 8, 2024 via Zoom and to be transmitted live on two radio stations, WASH 94.9FM, Lagos and Sweet 107.1FM, Abeokuta.

The coming edition of the global online discourse is the 26th instalment since its debut in November 2022.

Kick-off time for the interview is 8 p.m. over a two-hour duration.

The topic of discourse is: “One-on-One Interview With Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, His Legacies in Governance and Today’s Nigeria”.

The once-in-a-month current affairs programme with an incredibly large online followership, is the brainchild of the Convener, Dr Ayo Arowojolu, a media professional with 34 years multi-varied work career spanning the media, banking and education sectors.

Obasanjo who has had the grace of ruling over the nation for 12 years is eminently qualified to make a thorough assessment of the Nigeria project and pinpoint at what point exactly did the fortunes of the once-acclaimed Giant of Africa began to nosedive.

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The Owu, Abeokuta-born retired General will also speak on his legacies while in government, both during the military days and during his eight years two-term tenure especially the state of the economy, the nation’s debt profile, welfare of Nigerians and security.

Expectedly, Obasanjo will also assess the leadership capacity of past Nigeria leaders, those before him and succeeding presidents after his tenure as well as the incumbent President Bola Tinubu.

Foremost traditional ruler, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Prof. Saka Matemilola, is expected to deliver a keynote address to herald the discourse, in his capacity as Chairman, Boiling Point Council of Royals and Elders.

According to a statement by the Chairman, Organizing Committee for the programme,  Dr Eddy Ademosu, one of Nigeria’s notable Public Relations icon, the interview discourse will in particular point the way forward for reinventing the nation.

Ademosu commended the management of Sweet FM, chaired by its promoter, Senator Olugbenga Obadara, and the owners of WASH 94.9FM for identifying with worthy causes through partnering with the Boiling Point platform to widen the audience reach of the programme through terrestrial and online channels.

Boiling Point, a news and general interest group comprises an array of eminent personalities including over 300 professors, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court justices, traditional rulers, security top shots, media professionals and several others.

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The discourse will hold on Sunday, July 14, 2024, via Zoom and will also be transmitted live on a radio station, Sweet 107.1FM, for a two-hour duration.

On the podium for the 21st edition of Boiling Point Arena are two of Nigeria’s notable experts on economy and public policy reforms, Dr Paul Alaje, and Prof. Remi Aiyede who are the Guest Speakers/Discussants.

The topic of discourse is: “Nigeria and the Debt Trap: How Unbridled Borrowing is Pushing Nigeria into Insolvency and the Way Out.”

The once-in-a-month current affairs programme with an incredibly large online followership, is the brainchild of the convener, Dr. Ayo Arowojolu, a media professional with 34 years multi-varied work career spanning the media, banking and education sectors.

The duo of Dr. Alaje and Prof Aiyede are to offer perspectives unravelling the scam that led the country into the debt trap over the years by successive regimes and will in particular suggest how to stop the systemic culture of mortgaging Nigeria’s tomorrow on the altar of today’s frivolous spending.

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Alaje is the Chief Economist at SPM Professionals and an economic, financial, business and policy development consultant.

Aiyede is Professor of Political Institutions, Governance and Public Policy at the University of Ibadan and a Fellow of the Pan-African Scientific Research Council.

He is also an alumnus of the Fulbright Study of the US Institute of National Security Policy.

A foremost traditional ruler, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Prof. Saka Matemilola, is expected to deliver a keynote speech to herald the discourse, in his capacity as Chairman, Boiling Point Council of Royals and Elders.

According to a statement by the Chairman, Organizing Committee for the programme,  Dr. Eddy Ademosu, one of Nigeria’s Public Relations icon, the interview discourse will in particular point the way forward for reinventing the nation’s economy.

Ademosu commended the management of Sweet FM, chaired by its promoter, Senator Olugbenga Obadara, for identifying with worthy causes through partnering with the Boiling Point platform to widen the audience reach of the programme through its terrestrial and online channels.

Boiling Point, a news and general interest group comprises an array of eminent personalities including over 300 Professors, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court Justices, traditional rulers, security top shots, media professionals and several others.

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The programme is slated for Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Expected on the podium this time around is a retired military General who was erstwhile Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force and a one-time Deputy Director at the Defence Headquarters, Brigadier-General Olumuyiwa Okunowo.

Boiling Point Arena, an interview discourse on governance and nation building, which commands large global audience, holds on Sunday from 8 p.m. for a two-hour duration.

It is the 16th in the series since the current affairs programme started in November, 2022.

Boiling Point Arena will hold via Zoom and will be transmitted live by an Abeokuta-based radio station, Sweet 107.1FM from 8pm to 10pm.

The once-in-a-month current affairs programme is the brainchild of the convener, Dr Ayo Arowojolu, a media professional and public relations strategist with 34 years multi-varied work career experience spanning the media, banking and education sectors.

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This particular edition is titled: “Insurgency, Banditry and Kidnapping: Saving Nigeria From The Cul-de-sac.”

Gen Okunowo who has had a heroic military career spanning 36 years is expected to offer insightful perspectives on the missing link in the fight against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping by the various government-owned security forces.

The Ijebu-Ode born military officer will also proffer workable solutions to the lingering insecurity in the country which appears to have become hydra-headed and have overwhelmed the armed forces.

Penciled as keynote Speaker at the interview session is one of Nigeria’s foremost monarchs, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof Saka Matemilola, in his capacity as Chairman, Boiling Point Council of Royals and Elders.

According to a statement by the Chairman, Organising Committee for the programme,  Mr Eddy Ademosu, one of Nigeria’s notable Public Relations icon, the interview discourse will help the top security echelons in the country to devise other pragmatic approaches to ensuring safety and protection of Nigerians.

Mr Ademosu commended the Board and Management of Sweet FM, chaired by the Promoter, Senator Olugbenga Obadara, for identifying with worthy causes through partnering with the Boiling Point platform to widen the audience reach through its terrestrial and online channels.

Boiling Point, a news and general interest platform, comprises an array of eminent personalities including over 300 Professors, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court justices, traditional rulers, security top shots, media professionals and several others.

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This time around, the issue of discourse will centre around issues surrounding macro-economic matters in the financial services sector, monetary policies, management of the economy by the Central Bank of Nigeria, attaining price stability and how to halt the current free fall of the Naira.

Titled: Persistent Unstable Macro-economic Environment:  Any Way Out?, the discourse will avail Dr Lemo, who is also a Reverend gentleman, to offer insightful perspectives on the different policy thrusts and assessments of the successive administrations at the apex bank within the past two decades and point the way forward out of the rot that has bedevilled the bank lately.

Boiling Point Arena’s 12th in the series of the online interview discourse, will hold via Google Meet on Sunday and is expected to be transmitted live by an Abeokuta-based radio station, Sweet 107.1FM,  for the two hour duration (8pm to 10pm).

The once-in-a-month  current affairs programme, with an incredibly large online followership, is the brainchild of the the convener, Dr Ayo Arowojolu, a media professional with 33 years multi-varied work career spanning the media, banking and education sectors.

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Pencilled as keynote speaker at the interview session is one of Nigeria’s foremost monarchs, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof Saka Matemilola, in his capacity as the Chairman, Boiling Point Council of Royals and Elders.

According to a statement by the Chairman, Organizing Committee for the programme,  Mr Eddy Ademosu, one of Nigeria’s notable Public Relations icon, the interview discourse will in particular revisit the several causative factors that have led to the continuous downward slide of the nation’s currency overtime from its hitherto glorious era when the naira and dollar were equal.

Mr Ademosu commended the Board and Management of Sweet FM, chaired by the Promoter, Senator Olugbenga Obadara, for identifying with worthy causes through partnering with the Boiling Point platform to widen the audience reach through its terrestrial and online channels.

Boiling Point Arena, a news and general interest platform comprises an array of eminent personalities including over 300 professors, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court Justices, traditional rulers, security top shots, media professionals and several others.

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Boiling Point Arena, the 10th in the series, which will hold online on Sunday, August 13, 2023 via Google Meet is expected to be transmitted live by an Abeokuta-based radio station, Sweet 107.1FM, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It promises to be an exciting conversation with Dr Yemi Farounbi, a media icon and former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Phillipines and the Kingdom of Cambodia as well as renown historian and scholar, Prof Olutayo Adesina of the University of Ibadan, when they offer interesting perspectives on the subject matter.

Boiling Point Arena, a monthly current affairs programme with an incredibly large online followership, is the brainchild of the Initiator and Convener, Mr. Ayo Arowojolu, a media professional with 33 years multi-varied work career spanning the media, banking and education sectors.

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According to a statement by the chairman of the organising committee for the programme,  Mr Eddy Ademosu, one of Nigeria’s notable Public Relations icon, the interview discourse will in particular revisit the foundational identity crisis of Nigeria from nationhood and the various systems of government that have brought the country to almost the edge of a precipe.

With a view to profferring lasting solutions capable of bringing the country out of the doldrums, the duo will expectedly navigate various options in terms of either returning to the old Parliamentary System or retaining the current American-styled democracy or even a home-grown option as a bail-out strategy.

Also anticipated to be hotly debated is the contentious issue of the expensive Bi-camera legislature as to whether or not to be jettisoned and the increasingly worrisome bloated cost of governance.

Mr. Ademosu commended the management of Sweet FM, chaired by the CEO, Senator Olugbenga Obadara, for identifying with worthy causes through partnering with the Boiling Point platform to widen the audience reach through its terrestrial and online channels

Boiling Point, a news and general interest platform comprises an array of eminent personalities including over 200 Professors, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court Justices, traditional rulers, security top shots, media professionals and several others.

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