Technology And Inventions

Garrett Augustus Morgan was a trailblazing African American inventor whose creations revolutionised everyday living and greatly improved public safety. Morgan is most recognised for creating the three-position traffic signal and the...

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...

A 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...

Madam 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...

Names 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....

Murphy 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....

Benjamin 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...

The Lagos contemporary art scene came alive at the +234 Art Fair, where young Nigerian artists took center stage, displaying their creativity and resilience despite economic challenges. Held at the...

Jessica 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...

Thomas L. Jennings was a trailblazing inventor who established a standard for subsequent African American inventors and revolutionised the clothing care sector. His innovation of the dry scouring procedure, which...