Electronic Transactions
C2611
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2010 No. C
A BILL
FOR
An Act to Facilitate the Use of Information in Electronic Form for Conducting
Transactions in Nigeria and for Connected Purposes
Sponsors:
Senator Nkechi Nwaogu
Senator Felix K. Bajomo
Senator James E. Manager
Senator Ayo Arise
Senator Chimaroke Nnamani
Senator Audu Idris Umar
Senator Ahmad M. Maccido
Senator Patricia N. Akwashiki
Senator Gbenga Ogunniya
Senator Patrick E. Osakwe
Senator Mohammed A. Muhammed
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Enacted by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as
follows:
Commencement.
Objectives of
Part I — Preliminary
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1. This Bill is to provide a legal and regulatory framework for:
the Act.
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(a) conducting transactions using electronic or related media;
Application
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(b) the protection of the rights of consumers and other parties in
electronic
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transactions and services;
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(c) the protection of personal data; and
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(d) facilitating electronic commerce in Nigeria.
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Part II — General Provisions
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2.—(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of any law or regulation
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regarding commercial and other transactions or relationship of parties thereto,
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this Act shall apply to the use of information in the form of electronic or other
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media.
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any of the following circumstances:
(2) This Act shall not apply to any law requiring writing or signature in
and Scope of
the Act.
Subsidiary