From ancient tools to the latest digital advances, human inventions and technologies have shaped civilizations and transformed life on the Earth. As expectations and capabilities evolve, each new generation possesses its own set of innovative thinkers. Right from the invention of the wheel to the development of Mars rover, several inventions are revolutionary.
Most major inventions don't have one inventor. Throughout the years, many innovative inventors have had their hand in both the elevation and evolution of an invention.
Here is a list of our top picks of revolutionary inventions that changed the world:

Wheel:


The wheel stands out as the OG of engineering marvels and one of the most famous inventions that influenced numerous other things. This primitive technology made it easier for all of us to travel. From the archeological excavations, the oldest known wheel is from Mesopotamia, around 3500 B.C. As a result of advancement in the new and innovative design of wheels, industrialization could take root. The wheel serves a vital purpose in our lives, and we couldn't imagine the world without them.

Compass:


Created for spiritual and navigational purposes, the earliest compasses were most likely invented by the Chinese in around 1050 BC. It was made of lodestones, which is a naturally magnetized iron ore. The invention of the electromagnet in 1825 lead to the development of the modern compass. The invention of the compass certainly helped modern navigation more than our GPS-needing culture could understand.

Automobile:
Although the foundation to the modern car year was laid in 1886 by German inventor Karl Benz, Cars did not become widely available until the early 20th century. Henry Ford innovated mass-production techniques that became standard, with Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. However, he certainly wasn't the only person to develop the horseless carriage. The history of the automobile reflects a worldwide evolution. Dozens of spin-off industries blossomed creating thousands of new jobs. Oil and steel became two well-established industries. Vehicle production and sales are one of the major indicators of the economic status. Moreover, it influenced the technological advances in petroleum refining, steel making, paint and plate-glass manufacturing, and other industrial processes.

Steam Engine:
Thomas Savery patented the first practical steam engine in 1698. It was one of the greatest inventions made by a man making him one of the people who have changed the world. Later in 1781, James Watt
patented an improved steam engine and went on to fuel one of the most momentous technological leaps in human history during the Industrial Revolution. During the 1800s these engines lead to an improvement in transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. Later, the steam engine’s basic principle set the stage for innovations like internal combustion engines and jet turbines, which prompted the rise of cars and aircraft during the 20th century.

Concrete:
Concrete is the one of the most widely used man-made material. It's a composite material composed of rough composite bonded together with a fluid cement which hardens over time. Most concretes used are lime-based, asphalt concrete, and polymer concretes. Earlier, Limestone was used as a crude cement. As the materials and combinations improved, modern concrete was invented. One of the key ingredients of concrete is cement. The foundation to cement was laid in 1300 BC . Middle eastern builders coated the outside of their clay fortresses with a thin, and moist burned limestone, which chemically reacted with gasses in the air to form a hard, protective surface. Around 6500 BC , the first concrete-like structures were built by the Nabataea traders or Bedouins in the southern Syria and northern Jordan regions.
By 700 BC, the significance of hydraulic lime was known, which led to the development of mortar supply kilns for the construction of rubble-wall houses, concrete floors, and underground waterproof cisterns. By 3000 BC , the Egyptians were using early forms of concrete to build pyramids. In 1824 , the most used Portland cement was invented by Joseph Aspdin of England. George Bartholomew had laid down the first concrete street in the US during 1891 , which still exists. By the end of 19 century, the use of steel-reinforced concrete was developed. In 1902 , using steel- reinforced concrete, August Perret designed and built an apartment building in Paris. This building a wide admiration and popularity to concrete and also influenced the development of reinforced concrete. In
1921 , Eugène Freyssinet pioneered the use of reinforced- concrete construction by building two colossal parabolic-arched airship hangars at Orly Airport in Paris.

Petrol:
Without gas, there couldn't be the first industrial revolution in the automobile industry. Gasoline is a fuel derivative of oil, which is shortly called “gas” in the United States and “petrol,” in other places around the world. To be more specific, petrol is a transparent, petroleum-derived liquid that is used as an essential fuel in internal combustion engines. Petrol is the natural by-product and the invention here we are talking about is the numerous processes to improve the quality. Do you know, gas was initially discarded? During 1859, in Pennsylvania, Edwin Drake dug the first oil well and refined the oil to produce kerosene. Although the distillation produced gas, he discarded it as he was unaware of it. Until 1892, the prominence of gas wasn’t recognized. The first gas pump was manufactured by Sylvanus Bowser On September 5, 1885. The year 1970 gained attention towards environmental protection.

Railways:
Railways is a mode of transport which can carry a large number of passengers with ease of comfort and/or heavy loads to long distances. Modern trains history is around 200 years old, which revolutionized the way we travel. Distant lands become possible, industries are powered with an infinite amount of raw materials. Earlier mode of transport was carts pulled by animals. During 1500 -1800, wagonways were common in Europe, which was used in mining. After the invention of Steam engine, more researchers were carried out throughout the world for a better design.
The commercial appearance of train networks came in the late 1820s, and the pioneer in that field was inventor George Stephenson , with his design 'Rocket', the most famous early railway locomotive. This gained rapid expansion across newly acquired lands. In 1821, Stephenson was appointed as an engineer for the construction of the Stockton and Darlington railway, which was opened as the first public railway in 1825 . The grand success of “Rocket” and opening of the Stockton to Darlington railway line energized railway industry. Railways reached another important chapter in the history, with the invention of Diesel Engine.

Airplane:
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright
achieved the first powered, sustained and controlled airplane. While flying machines had been dreamt up since da Vinci's time, the Wright Brothers became the biggest successes. Beginning with gliders, the duo laid the foundation for modern aeronautical engineering. Additionally, new business boomed along with a number of people being trained to fly planes. The possibility to fly over thousands of miles in less time would not have been made possible if the aircraft were not invented.

Fire:
Though fire is a natural phenomenon, its discovery marked a revolution in the pages of history. All thanks to our ancestors for leading us to the controlled use of fire which helps us from colorful lighting to delicious cooking. In addition, the biography of various landscapes was altered by fire. Ancient people might have become acquainted with fire derived from natural sources. Later came the processes of making fire artificially. This remarkable
control of fire happened during Early Stone Age by Homo erectus. The earliest evidence comes from Kenya region. Although fire could have been used about 1 million years ago, evidence of cooked food is found from 1.9 million years. From the past to the present Fire has been in rituals, agriculture, cooking, generating heat and light, signaling, various industrial processes, cremation, and as a weapon or medium of destruction.

Nail:
The sophisticated human life would not have been possible without the invention of a small nail. They provide one of the best clues in determining the age of historic buildings. Prior to the invention of nails, wood structures were built by geometrically interlocking adjacent boards. The invention of nails goes back to several thousand years and was possible only after the development of casting and shaping a metal. Around 3400 BC , Bronze nails were found in Egypt. According to the University of Vermont , the hand – wrought nails were a norm until the 1790s and early 1800s. By 1913, 90 percent of nails produced in the U.S. were steel wire nails. Other types of nails include pins, tacks, brads, and spikes with wire nails being popular.

Tools:
The usage of tools started 2.6 million years back in Ethiopia. Anthropologists believe the use of tools became an important step in the evolution of mankind. Earlier materials such as sticks and stones made tools. The invention of machine tools advanced the industrial revolution. Imagine how would we build or maintain previous innovations without a handy hammer.

Light Bulb:
The energy we use today at home and office is a bright idea from more than 150 years ago. Pioneered in the early 19th century by Humphry Davy, electric lights developed throughout the 1800s and was one of the most influential, great inventions of all times. Edison and Swan patented the first light bulb in 1879 and 1880. In the mid-1980s, CFLs hit the market. But the drawbacks such as high cost, bulky, low light output, and inconsistent performance made them less prominent. Currently, LEDs offer the best energy savings on the market.
However, the invention of the bulb electrified new businesses. It also led to new energy breakthroughs such as power plants, electric transmission lines, home appliances etc.

Electricity :
Electricity has become the basic need for day to day life. It's been there around all along but the practical applications to effectively use it were invented. Although many use electricity, how any of you the know the evolution of electricity? In , Alessandro Volta discovered the first practical method of generating electricity. 1831 is marked the year of major breakthrough for electricity. A British scientist Michael Faraday discovered the basic principles of electricity generation. The electromagnetic induction discovery revolutionized the energy usage. Street lights were some of the earliest attention gaining equipment. With the rise in electricity usability, now it stands as a backbone of modern industrial society. With increased mobility, human life has become dependent on electricity.

Op don't forget to add corruption

We all know how far it has changed Nigeria and the world at large