Today, when we enter a lift, the doors open and close without any hesitation, guaranteeing our safety. This commonplace convenience is entirely due to Alexander Miles, whose breakthrough innovation in...
Read moreDetailsEver feel that little tug, that whisper of "what if?" That's often the entrepreneurial spark – a flicker of an idea, a frustration with the status quo, or a burning...
Read moreDetailsA graduate from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Miss Joy Mamkwe, has shared her journey of developing a sustainable, re-usable sanitary pad made from banana trunks. A Biochemistry...
Read moreDetailsMadam C.J. Walker is a name that truly ought to be at the forefront of any discussion about beauty pioneers. Born Sarah Breedlove in 1867, she became the first African...
Read moreDetailsNames like Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison typically take front stage when discussing renowned inventors. However, did you realise that the "Black Edison" was a remarkable inventor? Granville T....
Read moreDetailsMurphy beds and small living options might be the first things that spring to mind when you think of furniture that saves room in today's contemporary apartments. But Sarah E....
Read moreDetailsBenjamin Banneker (1731–1806) was an African American inventor, mathematician, and astronomer who taught himself his skills. One of his most notable accomplishments was building a fully working wooden clock in...
Read moreDetailsJessica Matthews, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and inventor, has redefined the intersection of sports and sustainable energy. Born on February 13, 1988, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Matthews holds dual citizenship in...
Read moreDetailsWhile Thomas Edison is often credited as the inventor of the light bulb, the story would be incomplete without mentioning Lewis Howard Latimer. A brilliant engineer, inventor, draftsman, and scientist,...
Read moreDetailsLet's take a moment to shine a light on Lewis Howard Latimer, a remarkable African American inventor whose creations have profoundly influenced our day-to-day existence. Latimer's contributions are intriguing and...
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