Alfred Nobel

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

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Published December 10, 2014 - 12:53 pm Updated September 25, 2019 - 12:27 am

Alfred Bernhard Nobel

(21 Oct 1833 – 10 Dec 1896 @@>~~)

Swedish chemist, engineer, innovator & armaments manufacturer

He was the inventor of dynamite

He also owned BOFORS, which he had redirected from its previous role as an iron & steel producer to a major manufacturer of cannon & other armaments

But..
After seeing how much damage the dynamite caused, he used his fortune to institute the Nobel Prizes…

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Muhammad A. Aliyu Senior Editor

Muhammad Ameer Aliyu is a prolific journalist who joined Okay News in 2015, aiming to contribute to the platform's positive growth. Currently serving as the Senior Editor, he plays a key role in shaping the digital news landscape.

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