Trust Stamp announces strategic discussions with Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to strengthen Nigeria’s digital trust framework
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Trust Stamp (NASDAQ:IDAI) said it is in strategic discussions with Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency on integrating privacy-first biometric tokenization into national systems to support Nigeria’s stated $1 trillion digital economy ambition. The collaboration targets secure, anonymized identity verification and technical workshops to roadmap deployment across government and private sectors.
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Key Figures
- Nigeria digital goal
- $1 trillion digital economy
- Target size of Nigeria’s digital economy referenced in NITDA discussions
- Registered resale shares
- 2,511,044 shares
- Form S-3 resale registration for Class A common stock
- Potential warrant proceeds
- $10,546,384
- Maximum cash if all private placement warrants exercised at $4.20
- Warrant exercise price
- $4.20 per share
- Exercise price for privately placed Series A and B warrants
- Quarterly revenue
- $872,491
- Net revenue for quarter ended Sep 30, 2025
- Quarterly operating loss
- $1,770,836
- Operating loss for quarter ended Sep 30, 2025
- Cash balance
- $5,372,021
- Cash and cash equivalents as of Sep 30, 2025
- Accumulated deficit
- $67,239,736
- Accumulated deficit disclosed in Nov 14, 2025 10-Q
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LOI with Blue Gold to develop biometrically verified Wallet of Wallets.
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Announced StableKey solution to protect crypto from coercive attacks.
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Unveiled patent-based stablecoin identity framework tied to regulation.
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Key Terms
digital trust framework technical
biometric tokenization technology technical
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Atlanta, GA, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp, a global provider of AI-powered trust, identity and security solutions announced that it is in strategic discussions with Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to strengthen Nigeria’s digital trust framework. The partnership aims to integrate privacy-first biometric solutions into the nation’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
At a meeting in Abuja, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, focused on how "Digital Trust" serves as the primary currency of the digital age. Inuwa emphasized that for Nigeria to achieve its goal of a
NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, stressed that the inclusion of Trust Stamp’s expertise is not just about adopting a new vendor; it’s about building a deep-tier partnership with Trust Stamp and a foundational infrastructure for the entire nation as a strategic move to fortify Nigeria’s digital economy. The collaboration aims to move beyond basic identification, deploying cutting-edge “privacy-first” technologies to secure the nation’s
By collaborating with Trust Stamp, NITDA aims to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the advanced verification tools usually reserved for large multinational banks. By combining NITDA's oversight with Trust Stamp's AI innovation, the collaboration seeks to build a "resilient digital ecosystem" where innovation can thrive without compromising the personal security of Nigerian citizens.
The next phase of the NITDA partnership will involve technical workshops to create a roadmap for deploying these identity solutions across government services and the broader private sector.
Inquiries:
Trust Stamp: shareholders@truststamp.ai
About Trust Stamp
Trust Stamp is a global provider of AI-powered services for use in multiple sectors including banking and finance, regulatory compliance, government, healthcare, real estate, communications, and humanitarian services. Its technology empowers organizations via advanced solutions that reduce fraud, tokenize and secure assets and data and securely authenticate users while protecting personal privacy, reduce friction in digital transactions, and increase operational efficiency, enabling customers to accelerate secure financial inclusion and reach and serve a broader base of users worldwide.
With team members from over twenty nationalities in ten countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Trust Stamp trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq: IDAI).
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