Section 17: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Bank" means the Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry established under section 1 of this Act;
"Board" means the board of directors as constituted under section 3 of this Act;
"Central Bank" means the Central Bank of Nigeria established under the Central Bank of Nigeria Act;
"financial institutions" has the same meaning as in section 61 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act;
"Government" means the Government of the Federation;
"Minister" means the Minister of Finance.