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NITDA, Trust Stamp Align on Building a Trusted Digital Economy
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is exploring a strategic partnership with Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global technology company, to strengthen Nigeria’s digital trust framework and accelerate innovation across the country’s digital economy.
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The proposed collaboration was discussed during a meeting between the NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, and executives of Trust Stamp, where both sides identified opportunities aligned with Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda and NITDA’s strategic priorities.
Digital Trust as the Foundation of Innovation
Abdullahi emphasised that trust is a critical enabler of digital economic growth, stressing that secure systems and strong cybersecurity frameworks are essential for driving innovation, economic expansion, and national development.
According to him, building confidence in digital platforms and services is key to accelerating adoption and unlocking value across sectors such as finance, telecommunications, public services, and emerging digital industries.
Regulation Designed to Enable, Not Restrict
The NITDA Director General reiterated the agency’s mandate to create an enabling regulatory environment through forward-looking policies that support innovation rather than promote specific technologies.
He explained that government interventions are designed to stimulate markets, create opportunities, and empower businesses and citizens to participate meaningfully in the digital economy, while ensuring safety, privacy, and resilience.
Nigeria Open to Digital Infrastructure Investment
Abdullahi further reaffirmed Nigeria’s openness to investments that strengthen digital infrastructure and enhance service delivery, noting that sustainable national development is best driven by private-sector participation supported by clear and predictable regulatory frameworks.
He called for continued engagement with Trust Stamp to ensure alignment with national priorities and effective integration into Nigeria’s evolving digital ecosystem.
Trust Stamp Highlights Secure Verification Expertise
Speaking at the meeting, Trust Stamp Vice President Jonathan Pasha highlighted the company’s global experience in secure identity verification and trust technologies. He described Trust Stamp’s approach as partnership-driven and focused on delivering long-term value within local ecosystems.
Pasha noted that the company prioritises collaboration with governments and private-sector stakeholders to address local challenges while expanding access to secure digital services.
Biometric Tokenisation and Fraud Prevention
He referenced Trust Stamp’s ongoing operations in Nigeria, including collaboration with a telecommunications provider to enhance SIM-swap prevention and fraud detection capabilities.
Pasha also outlined the company’s biometric tokenisation technology, which converts biometric data into secure, privacy-preserving tokens. This approach enables identity verification without exposing sensitive personal information, supporting fraud prevention, financial inclusion, and real-world asset tokenisation.
The technology is designed to function in low-connectivity environments and on low-specification devices, helping to broaden access to digital services across underserved communities.
Next Steps: Technical Engagement and Alignment
Both parties expressed interest in advancing discussions at the technical level to identify concrete areas of collaboration 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, inclusion, and sustainable growth.
