Section 2: Interpretation.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"bearer bond" means a bearer bond issued under the provisions of this Act;
"Central Bank" means the Central Bank of Nigeria;
"register" means the register of stock kept by the Central Bank;
[1976 No. 32. 1979 No. 63.]
"Minister" means the Minister for the time being charged with responsibility for matters relating to finance;
"registered stock" or "stock" means Nigeria stock issued under the provisions of this Act;
"security" means a bearer bond;
"stockholder" means a person holding registered stock who is entered as the owner thereof in the register.