JMG Industrial, the air-compressor division of JMG Limited, has showcased Kaeser compressed-air technology to manufacturers and other industrial operators at Propak West Africa 2026 in Lagos.

The exhibition, held from 8 to 10 September at the Landmark Event Centre, brought together manufacturers, business owners and technical professionals to discuss production needs, energy consumption and equipment reliability.

JMG Industrial is the official Kaeser dealer in Nigeria and used the event to highlight equipment designed for manufacturing, packaging and other industrial applications.

Focus on industrial efficiency

Compressed air is used in a range of industrial processes, making the reliability and energy consumption of compressor systems an important consideration for businesses.

At the exhibition, JMG Industrial said discussions with visitors centred on improving operational efficiency, managing energy use and maintaining consistent production performance.

The company displayed several Kaeser solutions, including oil-injected rotary screw compressors, oil-free screw compressors and portable compressors.

It also offers compressed-air accessories, dryers and filters, which are used to support air treatment and wider compressed-air systems.

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Equipment, installation and maintenance

JMG Industrial said its services go beyond equipment supply to include system design, installation and commissioning.

The company also provides preventive maintenance, repairs and genuine Kaeser spare parts as part of its after-sales support.

It said this support is intended to help industrial customers maintain equipment over its operating life and address technical requirements after installation.

For businesses considering new compressor systems or reviewing existing installations, JMG Industrial said customers can seek technical guidance on equipment selection and maintenance.

What the exhibition means for manufacturers

Propak West Africa is focused on industries including packaging, processing, printing and manufacturing, sectors where equipment reliability can affect production operations.

JMG Industrial said its participation provided an opportunity to discuss the practical requirements of Nigerian manufacturers and packaging businesses directly with customers and industry stakeholders.

The company also said it strengthened existing relationships and established new contacts during the exhibition.

However, the release did not provide figures on the number of businesses reached, equipment orders secured or any measurable economic impact from the exhibition.

JMG Limited’s industrial operations

JMG Limited provides electromechanical services covering areas including power generation, electrical systems, elevators and escalators, cooling systems, air compressors and solar solutions.

Its JMG Industrial division focuses on compressed-air equipment and technical support for industrial customers in Nigeria.

Businesses seeking information about Kaeser compressors, installation or maintenance services can contact JMG Industrial through its website.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) retailers and operators in Anambra State against safety breaches, illegal decanting and operating without the required permits.

The warning came during a fire safety training for LPG retailers in Awka on Thursday, 3 September 2026.

The training, organised by the LPG Retailers Association of NUPENG, Anambra State chapter, focused on safety and security requirements for LPG facilities.

The NSCDC said operators must follow the requirements set by relevant regulatory agencies to reduce the risk of fires, explosions and other incidents that could affect workers, customers and nearby communities.

What the NSCDC wants operators to do

Speaking on behalf of the Anambra State Commandant, Maku Olatunde, the Command’s Head of Media and Tactical Operations, SC Okadigbo Edwin, said LPG facilities require particular attention because of the risks associated with the product.

He said the NSCDC’s responsibilities in the sector include protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, responding to disasters and maintaining public safety.

The Corps’ statutory mandate includes protecting lives and critical infrastructure, preventing crime and supporting emergency response.

Okadigbo urged operators to install and maintain security measures such as perimeter fencing, CCTV cameras and controlled access.

He also called for round-the-clock security coverage, proper asset identification and accurate inventory records.

For fire prevention, he said facilities should have serviced firefighting equipment, gas-leak detectors and clearly marked evacuation routes.

He also urged operators to conduct emergency drills every three months and train workers in first aid.

“No Smoking, No Phone Use” zones should also be enforced in appropriate areas of LPG facilities, he said.

Warning over illegal gas decanting

One of the key concerns raised at the training was the practice of illegally transferring LPG between cylinders outside approved systems.

Okadigbo advised operators to obtain cylinders of different capacities, fill them at major plants and resell them through an exchange system.

The aim, he said, was to discourage illegal decanting.

He also warned operators against running facilities under high-tension electricity lines or operating without the required permits and documentation.

The NSCDC further urged businesses to store cylinders upright in well-ventilated cages and provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Operators were also told to follow the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)’s requirements on the location and operation of LPG facilities.

NMDPRA currently operates dedicated licensing systems for LPG retailers and LPG refilling plants, underlining the regulatory requirements attached to the sector.

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Why LPG safety matters

LPG has become an important household and commercial cooking fuel in Nigeria, but poor handling can create serious risks because the product is highly flammable.

A leak in a poorly ventilated area can allow gas to accumulate before an ignition source causes a fire or explosion.

That makes the location of retail facilities, cylinder storage, staff training and emergency preparedness important not only to operators but also to people living or working around them.

The NSCDC has described its role in the sector as part of its wider responsibility for protecting critical infrastructure and managing disasters. Its operational structure includes dedicated directorates for critical national assets and infrastructure, disaster and crisis management, intelligence and operations.

Operators urged to work with security agencies

The Corps also wants LPG businesses to establish links with the nearest NSCDC divisional office.

Okadigbo asked operators to share information about suspicious activities and cooperate with periodic inspections.

The approach reflects the NSCDC’s wider mandate to work with other agencies and stakeholders on security, intelligence gathering and emergency response.

Earlier, Comrade Ngini Tem, chairman of the LPG Retailers Association of NUPENG, Anambra State chapter, said the training was intended to improve members’ understanding of regulatory requirements and the hazards associated with LPG operations.

He said the programme also sought to promote safer operational practices and environmental protection.

The session ended with questions and contributions from participants.

Okadigbo said: “Safety is not negotiable. By applying these measures, you will not only be complying with government approved guidelines, but you will also be protecting lives, property, and national assets, while building public trust in your business and maximizing your profitability.”

What happens next?

The immediate challenge is whether the safety advice translates into compliance at LPG facilities across Anambra State.

The NSCDC says operators should profile their facilities with nearby divisional offices and allow periodic inspections.

However, the bulletin does not state how many LPG facilities attended the training, how many facilities currently comply with the requirements, or whether any operators have recently been sanctioned for breaches.

Those figures would help establish whether the latest intervention is changing safety practices or simply repeating existing requirements.

For consumers, the issue is straightforward: safer LPG outlets reduce the risk of preventable fires and explosions. For regulators and security agencies, the next test will be enforcement and evidence of compliance.

Nigeria’s government is investigating an estimated 100MW gap between electricity supplied and accounted for along a major industrial corridor linking Lagos and Ogun states.

The investigation could determine whether the missing electricity is the result of energy theft, meter tampering, technical losses, inaccurate data or other problems in the power supply chain.

Power Minister Joseph Tegbe ordered the probe during a meeting with industrial electricity users and other industry stakeholders on Friday.

The government says the discrepancy could represent an estimated ₦120bn in unaccounted energy value over one year, although that figure remains subject to investigation.

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which monitors electricity flows across the national grid, identified unusual consumption and loading patterns along the 132kV Ikorodu-Sagamu corridor through technology-based monitoring systems that have been strengthened since 2024.

Tegbe said the investigation must establish what is happening before conclusions are reached.

“We must know where the power is going and what is compromising it,” he said, according to the statement issued after the meeting.

He also warned against meter tampering, manipulation of electricity data and other practices that could deprive the electricity market of legitimate revenue.

Why the figure matters

A 100MW discrepancy is significant for an industrial corridor that serves large electricity consumers.

Factories rely on predictable electricity supplies to run machinery, while prolonged shortages or unreliable supply can increase production costs when businesses turn to diesel or gas-powered generators.

The financial estimate is also important because Nigeria’s electricity market already faces substantial technical, commercial and collection losses.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reported that the power sector’s aggregate technical, commercial and collection losses stood at 35.22% in the fourth quarter of 2024, with technical and commercial losses accounting for 16.34% and collection losses for 22.56%.

NERC defines commercial losses as including discrepancies in meter readings, erroneous billing, unmetered consumption and electricity theft. Technical losses, by contrast, can occur naturally through heat loss in power lines and transformers.

That distinction will be important in the new investigation.

An electricity gap does not automatically prove that consumers stole power.

What investigators need to establish

The central question is where the difference between electricity supplied and electricity accounted for occurs.

Investigators will need to compare transmission data, distribution records, meter readings, customer consumption and other technical information along the corridor.

NISO’s monitoring data triggered concern over the loading and consumption patterns, while the investigation is expected to establish whether the discrepancies are technical, operational, commercial or linked to deliberate interference.

That approach matters because blaming consumers before completing the technical assessment could obscure problems elsewhere in the electricity value chain.

The investigation will involve NISO, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ikeja Electric, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), industrial customers and other electricity market participants.

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Energy theft is already illegal

The government is not introducing a new legal prohibition on electricity theft.

The Electricity Act 2023 already criminalises unauthorised connections, meter tampering, bypassing meters and other forms of electricity theft. Depending on the offence, the law provides for fines and imprisonment.

NERC also strengthened its regulatory response in January 2025 through an amended order on unauthorised access, meter tampering and bypass.

The order allows DisCos to disconnect unauthorised connections without notice and establishes conditions for reconnection.

In March 2026, NERC further directed DisCos to follow a standard procedure for investigating suspected unauthorised electricity access, including analysing consumption patterns, inspecting meters and documenting evidence.

The new Ikorodu-Sagamu investigation therefore comes against a backdrop of existing laws and regulatory measures aimed at reducing electricity losses.

A test for the power sector

The bigger question is whether identifying the discrepancy will lead to sustained improvements.

For industrial users, recovering electricity that is genuinely being lost through theft or other avoidable causes could improve the amount of power available for productive use and strengthen the financial position of the electricity market.

But there is another risk.

If the investigation treats every discrepancy as consumer theft without separating technical losses, metering errors, billing problems and distribution weaknesses, legitimate customers could face penalties for problems they did not cause.

The government’s insistence on a “transparent, scientific and fair” investigation will therefore be important.

It will also need to publish enough evidence for consumers, businesses and regulators to understand how the final figure was reached.

What happens next?

The immediate next step is the technical and forensic investigation into the reported power gap.

Until that work is completed, the 100MW discrepancy and ₦120bn estimate should be regarded as figures arising from monitoring data, rather than a final determination of electricity stolen or revenue lost.

The outcome could have implications beyond the Ikorodu-Sagamu corridor.

If investigators identify significant theft or deliberate meter manipulation, enforcement could intensify against offending customers and intermediaries. If they instead uncover weaknesses in metering, billing, transmission or distribution, the response will need to focus on infrastructure and market systems.

For consumers and manufacturers, the real measure of success will not be the announcement of an investigation but whether it produces more reliable electricity, accurate billing and fewer losses across the power chain.