Boiling Point: Kperogi, Oyedokun to Analyze Why Hardship Persists Despite Claims of Falling Food Prices

Two notable eggheads, Prof. Farooq Kperogi and Prof. Godwin Oyedokun are to unravel Nigeria’s current economic paradox of rising hardship in the land in the face of reported decline in food prices, even as Nigerians continue to battle harsh realities.

This will be the explosive issue on the front burner on the popular monthly interview discourse, Boiling Point Arena, on Sunday November 9, 2025.

The global online discourse which holds at 8pm via Zoom is to be broadcast live on six radio stations across Lagos, Ogun and Delta States.

With an incredibly large online followership and wide listenership base, Boiling Point Arena, is hosted by a media professional and public relations strategist, Dr Ayo Arowojolu.

This particular 37th episode is titled: “Economic Narratives Vs Lived Realities: Measuring the Real Impact of Government Policies on Household Survival in Nigeria”.

The duo of Prof Kperogi and Prof Oyedokun are to tackle the big question on the lips of many Nigerians: “why is life harder when food is cheaper?”

In essence, the Discussants will unravel the mystery behind soaring hardship and lower food inflation while also exploring the contradiction of cheaper food and deeper poverty.

Kperogi, a prominent columnist, journalist and writer, is a Professor of Communication and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University and an award-winning Columnist, whose Column in national newspapers have incredibly wide popular acclamation.

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For his part, Prof Oyedokun is a distinguished expert in forensic accounting, financial development, taxation and public policy at Lead University, Ibadan.

Prof Oyedokun has intimidating credentials parading three Bachelor’s Degrees including being a Law graduate, three different Master’s Degrees and three PhDs in separate fields.

Foremost traditional ruler, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof Saka Matemilola is the Keynote Speaker and Chair to herald the discourse in a fortnight time.

A well publicized discourse, Boiling Point Arena will be broadcast live on WASH 94.9FM, Sweet 107.1FM, Roots 97.1FM, Erimbe 94.7FM, Women Radio 91.7FM and Kruzz 92.9FM as well as a cable television, NSTV on GoTV channel 316.

Boiling Point is a news and general interest Group comprising of eminent personalities including over 300 Professors, Media Professionals, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court Justices, traditional rulers, security top shots and several others.