ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS BILL IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS

ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS BILL IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS

Abstract

This project topic is an attempt to analyse the Electronic Transaction Bill, 2011 sponsored by Hon. Uzoma Nekem-Abonta of the National Assembly. The Bill is designed to facilitate electronic transactions in Nigeria. Issues raised in the Act are something that needs to be discussed because for Nigeria to become active players in e-commerce, the enabling legal environment to enable electronic transactions need to be created in order to ensure equal opportunities, equality and economic development. It will further allow for the implementation of e-government services, improving the quality of services and reducing the cost of services, and increasing transparency and efficiency in the procurement and sale of goods and services. Therefore, the paper aims to promote public confidence on the Bill as well as enhance competitiveness in e-commerce.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page———i

Certification——–ii

Dedication———iii

Acknowledgement——-iv

Abstract ———vi

Table of Content——–vii

Chapter One

1.0 Introduction ——-1

1.1 Statement of Problem——4

1.2 Purpose of the Study——5

1.3 Significance of Study——8

1.4 Limitation——–9

1.5 Scope of Study——-11

Chapter Two

2.0 Review of Related Literature —-12

2.6 Summary of Literature Review—- 19

Chapter Three

3.0 Research Methodology and Procedure—22

3.1 Population ——–22

3.2 Sample and Sampling Technique—-22

3.3 Validation of the Instrument —-23

3.4 Reliability of the Instrument —–23

3.5 Data Analysis——-23

Chapter Four

4.0 Presentation and Discussion of Result—24

4.1 Analysis and interpretaion of Data—25

4.2 Discussion of Results——38

Chapter Five

5.0. Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation  –40

5.1 Summary——–40

5.2 Conclusion——–41

5.3 Recommendation——42

References ———45

Appendix 1——–47

Appendix ———50

ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS BILL IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS