Section 23: Interpretation.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Authorised Dealer" means any bank or other corporate body appointed as such by the Minister under the provisions of this Act;
"Central Bank" means the Central Bank of Nigeria;
"First-Tier Foreign Exchange Market" means the foreign exchange market operated by the Central Bank up to the date specified by virtue of section 17 of this Act;
"foreign currency" means convertible foreign currency;
"Market" means the Second-Tier Foreign Exchange Market
established pursuant to section 1 (1) of this Act;
"Minister" means the Minister charged with responsibility for matters relating to finance; and
"Ministry" shall be construed accordingly.