Section 25: Interpretation

(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Central Bank" means the Central Bank of Nigeria established under the Central Bank of Nigeria Act;
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''inspecting agent" means an inspecting agent appointed under section 12 of this Act;
''Minister'' means the Minister charged with the responsibility for matters relating to finance;
"exporter" includes any supplier or seller of goods in Nigeria;
"oil exports" includes crude oil and petroleum products;
"prescribed" means prescribed by the Minister by order published in the Federal Gazette;
''pre-shipment inspection" means inspection of goods in Nigeria prior to shipment of those goods outside Nigeria as provided in this Act;
"Technical Committee" means the Technical Committee referred to in section 15 of this Act; and
"shipment" means transfer of goods by sea, air, road, rail or any other means whatsoever and "shipped" shall be construed accordingly.