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Yoruba Ingenuity Strikes Back: Ogun State Firm Unveils Nigeria’s First Stealth Cruise Missile

September 11, 2025 • 2 min read

By Ademola Adekusibe
September 11, 2025

In a jaw-dropping display of Yoruba brilliance, Equipment and Protective Applications International Limited (EPAIL), owned by Yoruba entrepreneur Dr. Kola Balogun, has reportedly developed Nigeria’s first stealth cruise missile, sending shockwaves through the nation’s defense community.

The EPX-10, hailed as a game-changer in precision strike and stealth capabilities, positions Nigeria on the global radar for advanced indigenous military technology. Defense analysts are calling it a historic moment, proof that Yoruba-led innovation can redefine national security.

Dr. Balogun, a proud Yoruba innovator, declared, “This is what we can achieve when we harness our talents. Yoruba engineers are showing the world that Nigeria is capable of leading in defense technology.”

EPAIL’s track record is already impressive, from light armored vehicles and tactical drones to automated weapons systems. The stealth missile breakthrough now cements the firm’s reputation as a powerhouse of Yoruba ingenuity.

Observers warn that this moment is more than just technology; it’s a bold statement of Yoruba contribution to Nigeria’s sovereignty at a time when security challenges threaten the nation. The success of EPX-10 demonstrates that Nigeria no longer has to rely on foreign suppliers for cutting-edge weaponry.

The Ministry of Defence has promised continued support for indigenous firms, but the headlines now belong to Yoruba innovation. With this achievement, the Yoruba people have not only advanced Nigeria’s defense capabilities but have also sent a clear message: when it comes to ingenuity, leadership, and national pride, the Yoruba are taking the lead.