Rock-Hewn Engineering at Lalibela
In the highlands of northern Ethiopia lies a marvel of medieval engineering that defies conventional architectural logic, carved downward from a single volcanic rock mass, an engineering coup so audacious it still reorients how we think about construction
Bitter Kola
Bitter kola nuts pack both nutrition and powerful phytochemicals. Analyses show the seeds contain carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals notably vitamin C, potassium, calcium and phosphorus, which support immune health and cellular function.
AIF 2025 Gains Media Spotlight Ahead of Africa’s Landmark Innovation Forum
Anticipation is rising across the continent as the Africa Innovation Forum AIF 2025, hosted by the African Technology and Innovation Institute ATII, garners attention from leading national media outlets even before the event kicks off.
Ashanti Adinkra Symbol Printing
The Ashanti Adinkra symbol printing tradition is a prove to the creativity of African indigenous technology, where art, science, and culture converge on a woven canvas.
From Africa to the World
On May 28, 2025, a bold vision was set in motion as the African Technology and Innovation Institute (ATII), in collaboration with the University of Lagos’ Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO) and the Sabi Africa Network, launched the first edition of the “From Africa to the World Innovation Series.”
Terraces of Time
When the world speaks of ancient engineering marvels, it often turns to the pyramids of Egypt, the aqueducts of Rome, or the Great Wall of China. But few recognize one of the most enduring, elegant, and ecologically brilliant technologies in global history, the Ethiopia’s terracing systems. Across the vast landscapes of Africa, few achievements resonate […]
Timbuktu’s Water Harvesting Systems
Nestled at the edge of the Sahara, where the scorching sun dictates the rhythm of life, lies Timbuktu, once the shining jewel of Mali’s medieval empires, faced a relentless challenge: how to thrive in an environment where annual rainfall averages less than 200 mm and desert sands encroach year by year. Yet, against the odds, […]
SHEnovation Mentoring Webinar
INSPIRING INNOVATION AND PURPOSEHighlights from SHEnovation Mentoring Webinar 5 with Prof. Rose Margaret Ekeng Itua The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, hosted its fifth SHEnovation Mentoring Webinar on Friday, April 18, 2025, as part of the ongoing SHEnovation Hackathon 2025. The virtual event commenced promptly at 3:05 PM (WAT) with […]
Cleopatra VII
When we think of Cleopatra VII, we often picture the legendary Egyptian queen, draped in regal finery, wielding political prowess, and mesmerizing the world with her intelligence. But beyond her diplomacy, military strategy, and charm, Cleopatra was a formidable scientist, an alchemist, a pioneer of ancient chemistry, and a practitioner of medicine. The Queen and […]
Dogon Astronomy
