Browsing by Author "Nandi, Livinus"
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Electronic Payment Fraud Trends in Nigeria’s Banking Sector — 2025 Data, Emerging Risks, and Legislative Imperatives
Ejalonibu, Ganiyu; Obot, Etimbuk; Nandi, Livinus (NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-01)In 2025, Nigerian banks and financial institutions recorded losses of ₦25.85 billion to electronic payment fraud, representing a significant 51% reduction from the ₦52.26 billion lost in 2024, according to data presented ... -
The Macroeconomic Implications of International Crude Sourcing for Domestic Refineries: A Case for Strengthening Nigeria's Energy Value Chain
Ejalonibu, Ganiyu; Obot, Etimbuk; Nandi, Livinus (NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-01)In 2025, Nigeria recorded an unprecedented surge in crude oil imports from the United States, bringing in 42.13 million barrels within the first ten months, a 167% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (Tunji, 2026). ... -
Need for Legislative Oversight of the Proposed $200bn Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project
Obot, Etimbuk; Nandi, Livinus; Udefuna, Patrick (NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-04)Nigeria is currently reviewing a proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project submitted by De-Sadel (Nig.) Limited in partnership with China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited. The ... -
Need for Legislative Oversight on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s New BVN Regulatory Amendments
Essien, Ephraim-Stephen; Obot, Etimbuk; Nandi, Livinus (NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new regulatory amendments aimed at strengthening the Bank Verification Number (BVN) framework as part of broader efforts to curb fraudulent financial transactions, money ... -
Underutilisation of Nigeria’s Railway Infrastructure and the Need for Legislative Oversight
Obot, Etimbuk; Udokang, Boniface; Nandi, Livinus (NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)Nigeria’s railway sector has attracted substantial public investment and external borrowing over the past decade, including loans reportedly exceeding $2.5 billion from the China Exim Bank to support rail modernisation ...