Segun Adeyemo has significantly influenced Nigeria’s digital banking landscape, playing a crucial role in the growth stories of prominent institutions like Sterling Bank’s GoMoney and Kuda Bank. His contributions have quietly shaped how millions of Nigerians engage with digital finance, even if his name isn’t always at the forefront of these successes.

Adeyemo’s journey into technology and banking was built upon years of early exposure to computers, cybercafes, and digital communication roles across various sectors including travel, fashion, and agency work. By the time he joined Sterling Bank in 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, he possessed a keen understanding of user behavior and growth strategies. This expertise translated into renewed traction for GoMoney. At Kuda Bank, his efforts were instrumental in scaling the user base from approximately two million to about five million, successfully transitioning the product beyond early adopters into mass-market, everyday use.

Currently, Segun Adeyemo leads Sava Global, which has evolved from a growth marketing agency into a venture studio. The primary objective of Sava Global is to assist African startups in scaling intentionally and developing products that directly address existing gaps within the ecosystem. One notable product under Sava Global is Traveler, an initiative focused on making cross-border travel more accessible for young Africans.

Coinciding with these developments, Nigeria's digital infrastructure has faced its own set of challenges. Mobile network connectivity in Abuja has recently experienced significant disruptions, with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) identifying diesel supply interruptions at MTN and Airtel base stations as the primary cause. These base stations are largely powered by IHS Nigeria Limited.

The issue highlights Nigeria's heavy reliance on diesel-powered generators to maintain network operations, a necessity due to the country’s unreliable national electricity grid. When diesel fuel fails to reach these critical base stations, both call services and data connectivity suffer significantly. The NCC is actively engaging with operators and stakeholders to swiftly restore supply and services, while also exploring more sustainable, long-term solutions to mitigate future outages of this nature. Users are urged to exercise patience as these fixes are implemented, underscoring the critical link between reliable power and consistent mobile connectivity in Nigeria.

Further addressing challenges within Nigeria’s digital and security landscape, Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has clarified why it remains difficult for security agencies to track bandits, even with the mandatory SIM-to-NIN linkage in place. He explained that armed bandits are employing advanced communication methods that complicate surveillance efforts.

Tijani informed Channels TV that criminals are not solely relying on regular mobile networks but are also routing calls through multiple towers and unconventional channels. This sophisticated approach makes tracking considerably more complex. In response, the federal government is investing in substantial infrastructure improvements, including the deployment of more telecom towers, satellite upgrades, and fibre expansion. The aim is to close existing coverage gaps and enhance tracking capabilities, particularly in remote areas, thereby making it harder for criminals to exploit weak network spots.

Despite the implementation of mandatory NIN-SIM registration, which was intended to simplify phone tracing, the minister did not confirm whether unregistered SIMs are still widely in use, describing the situation as technically complex. This explanation has drawn public reaction, with some tech professionals questioning the minister’s assertions and requesting clearer technical evidence regarding the functionality of these 'special technologies.' Nevertheless, the government maintains that a combination of advanced criminal communication tactics and existing infrastructure gaps are key hurdles in combating banditry, and significant upgrades are underway to address these issues.