West_Africa_press-logo

Loading weather...

Top News

Sheikh Muhyideen Bello

Renowned Islamic Preacher Sheikh Muhyideen Bello Passes Away

Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Muhyideen Bello has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of impactful ...
  • 6 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Dele Farotimi

Dele Farotimi’s Book Becomes Amazon Bestseller Amid Legal Controversy

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi's book becomes an Amazon bestseller amid his defamation trial, drawing ...
  • 6 December 2024
  • Legal and Regulatory
Chief of Army Staff

Senate Confirms General Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

The Nigerian Senate confirms Major General Taoreed Abiodun Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff, with ...
  • 5 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Pastor Tobi Adegboyega

Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Denies Imminent Deportation Reports

Pastor Tobi Adegboyega denies deportation rumors linked to fraud allegations, as his lawyer calls the ...
  • 5 December 2024
  • Top News

Sexual Violence Laws in Africa: Challenges and Failures in Combatting Gender-Based Violence

In Africa, many survivors of sexual violence face failed justice systems and inadequate laws, with ...
  • 4 December 2024
  • Africa
Bolaji Idowu

Pastor Bolaji Idowu Released After Arrest Over Fraud Allegations

Pastor Bolaji Idowu denies fraud allegations after police arrest and release following Aso Rock intervention. ...
  • 4 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Abortion

Zimbabwe Court Approves Abortion for Rape Victims and Minors

Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court permits abortion for rape survivors and minors, marking progress in reproductive rights ...
  • 3 December 2024
  • Africa
carbon credits

COP29: Charting Africa’s Path Through Carbon Credits and Climate Finance

COP29 highlights Africa’s potential in carbon credits amid calls for equitable climate finance. Experts push ...
  • 2 December 2024
  • Africa
Social Media

Australia Passes Landmark Law Banning Children Under 16 from Social Media

Australia passes world-first law banning children under 16 from social media, aiming to protect minors ...
  • 29 November 2024
  • Top News
Visa Application

UK Opens Africa’s Largest Visa Application Centre in Lagos

The UK launches Africa’s largest visa application centre in Lagos, enhancing efficiency and reinforcing bilateral ...
  • 29 November 2024
  • Nigeria
Load More

Latest News

Are African ‘water wars’ looming as the AU elevates...

Zimbabwe Stun Australia in Massive T20 World Cup Upset

African-Led Research Redefines Global HIV Treatment as ...

Find More

Today in History

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by taking out an olive from First Class salads.

Exchange Rate Per Dollar

AM Armenian Dram376.4003
GH Ghana Cedi10.9965
GM Gambian Dalasi73.8672
GN Guinea Franc8,783.44
NG Nigerian Naira₦1,355.14
CF CFA Franc BEAC552.9761
16 Feb · CurrencyRate · USD
CurrencyRate.Today
Check: 16 Feb 2026 08:45 UTC
Latest change: 16 Feb 2026 08:38 UTC
API: CurrencyRate
Disclaimers. This plugin or website cannot guarantee the accuracy of the exchange rates displayed. You should confirm current rates before making any transactions that could be affected by changes in the exchange rates.
⚡You can install this WP plugin on your website from the WordPress official website: Exchange Rates🚀

YOUR THOUGHTS

Let us know what you think

Contact the People’s Paper with feedback on stories and how we could make wapress.africa even better!

Learn More
newsletter image

Stay up to date with the latest from West Africa Press

Subscribe

Top Read

Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on WApress.

Learn More
Follow Us
Facebook X-twitter Instagram Tiktok

© 2026 wapress.africa. All rights reserved.

West Africa

Africa

Technology

Sports

Business

Entertainment

Editoral

Subscribe Newsletter!

Be the first to receive our latest contents and more...

Need help?

  • Basic/Phone 087 555 2225