American University of Nigeria
School of Information Technology and Communication
INF 402 Group Work
Group Members * Amina Ramallan A00011501 * Abdulrazak Gashash A00011462 * Ibraheem Babalola A00010481 * Victory O. Okurakpo A00013215

Abstract
Although the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in rural areas can be advantageous, there are also some limitations that may hinder the development of these areas. This study aims at identifying the problems that are caused by ICT in the application of electronic commerce and electronic business in rural Nigeria. The paper will point out these limitations and give solutions to each, thereby ensuring a smooth development process. The following limitations were found: System scalability and available customers, fraud and identity theft, delivery time and uncertainty, trust and customer satisfaction.
Key words: Electronic commerce, Electronic business

Methodology: The method used in this research is Internet research and personal observation.
Solutions To The limitations Of E-commerce And E-business
According to Wikipedia:
“Electronic commerce consists of the buying and selling of products or services over electronic systems such as the Internet and other computer networks. It is more than just buying and selling products online. It also includes the entire online process of developing, marketing, selling, delivering, servicing and paying for products and service”.
Wikipedia also stated:
“Electronic business may be defined as the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) in support of all the activities of a particular business” This type of business has many disadvantages that deprive people of its advantages especially those in the rural areas”
E-commerce and E-business are very important ICT tools that can help businesses and organizations