‎ The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is intensifying its efforts to fortify Nigeria’s digital trust framework, recently hosting strategic discussions with Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global technology leader. The engagement, led by NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, underscores the Agency’s commitment to building a secure, inclusive, and innovation-driven digital ecosystem.
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‎Director General Inuwa emphasized that digital trust is the indispensable bedrock of a thriving digital economy. He noted that NITDA is focused on establishing the robust cybersecurity frameworks and secure systems necessary to accelerate the adoption of digital platforms across all sectors of the Nigerian economy.
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‎”Inuwa stated. “Building confidence in digital services is the only way to unlock sustainable opportunities for national development.”
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‎Reaffirming NITDA’s role as a forward-thinking regulator, Inuwa highlighted the Agency’s mandate to create an enabling environment. Rather than favoring specific technologies, NITDA’s strategy centers on policy frameworks that empower the market.
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‎Accirding to the NITDA boss these interventions are designed to stimulate private sector participation, empower citizens and businesses to engage fully in the digital economy, ensure digital infrastructure remains resilient and inclusive.
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‎While Trust Stamp Vice President Jonathan Pasha showcased the company’s advanced biometric tokenization and fraud-prevention technologies, the discussions remained centered on how such innovations can be integrated into Nigeria’s specific digital transformation agenda.
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‎NITDA’s leadership welcomed the prospect of leveraging secure verification technologies to enhance financial inclusion and asset tokenization, provided they align with the Agency’s standards for privacy and local ecosystem value.
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‎The meeting concluded with a commitment to move toward high-level technical discussions. NITDA reaffirmed its position as the driving force behind Nigeria’s digital evolution, pledging to continue fostering strategic partnerships that safeguard the nation’s digital assets while promoting sustainable, innovation-led growth.
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