The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has held strategic talks with Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global technology firm, to explore collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital trust infrastructure and advancing innovation in the country’s digital economy.
The meeting, chaired by NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, focused on aligning potential areas of partnership with Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda and the agency’s priorities of building a secure, inclusive and innovation-driven digital ecosystem.
Inuwa emphasised that trust is fundamental to the growth of the digital economy, noting that secure systems and strong cybersecurity frameworks are critical for innovation, economic expansion and national development.
“Building trust in digital platforms and services is essential to accelerating adoption and unlocking opportunities across sectors,” he said.
He reiterated NITDA’s mandate to create an enabling regulatory environment through forward-looking policies that support innovation rather than promote specific technologies. According to him, government interventions are designed to stimulate markets, create opportunities and empower businesses and citizens to participate fully in the digital economy.
The Director General also reaffirmed Nigeria’s openness to investments that strengthen digital infrastructure and services, stressing that sustainable development is best driven by private sector participation under supportive regulatory frameworks.
Trust Stamp Vice President Jonathan Pasha highlighted the company’s global experience in secure verification and digital trust technologies, describing its approach as partnership-oriented and focused on delivering long-term value within local ecosystems.
He referenced the company’s ongoing operations in Nigeria, including collaboration with a telecommunications provider to enhance SIM swap prevention and fraud detection. Pasha also outlined Trust Stamp’s biometric tokenisation technology, which converts biometric data into secure, privacy-preserving representations, enabling identity verification without exposing sensitive information.
According to him, the technology supports fraud prevention, financial inclusion initiatives and the tokenisation of real-world assets. It is also designed to function effectively in low-connectivity environments and on low-specification devices, expanding access to secure digital services.
Both parties agreed to advance technical-level discussions to identify specific collaboration areas aligned with Nigeria’s national priorities and digital transformation objectives.
NITDA reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure and trusted digital economy through strategic partnerships, robust regulatory frameworks and initiatives that promote innovation and inclusion.
