Moniepoint Inc., a digital financial services provider, has opened applications for the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs initiative, a programme designed to strengthen Africa’s technology talent pipeline and equip young graduates with industry-ready skills.
The announcement was made in a statement by the Chief Technology Officer of Moniepoint Inc., Mr Felix Ike, who said the programme is open to recent graduates across Nigeria and aims to bridge the continent’s tech talent gap through practical training and real-world experience.
He said DreamDevs is structured as a national talent search for high-potential software engineers, with just 20 candidates selected each year to participate in an intensive nine-week boot camp.
According to him, outstanding participants will progress into six-month internship placements at Moniepoint, with the possibility of full-time employment based on performance.
Moniepoint noted that the maiden edition of the initiative resulted in four hires, comprising three interns and one full-time software engineer, highlighting the programme’s effectiveness as a sustainable talent development pipeline.
“The initiative targets graduates of technology, computer science, engineering and related disciplines with foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
“Participants will undergo hands-on training delivered by senior software engineers, covering core technical and professional skills required to thrive in the global tech ecosystem,” he said.
Ike said the outcome of the first cohort further strengthened the company’s confidence in Africa’s emerging tech talent. “The results from our first cohort validated our belief that with the right training and support, Africa’s young tech talent can compete globally.
“This year, we are doubling down on our commitment by aiming to convert half of our participants into full-time employees.
“For us, DreamDevs is about creating sustainable career pathways that drive Africa’s digital economy forward,” he said.
He added that the initiative aligns with Moniepoint’s broader vision of using technology to power the dreams of millions while promoting financial inclusion across Africa.
According to him, the DreamDevs programme complements Moniepoint’s other talent development efforts, including HatchDev, a collaboration with NITHub at the University of Lagos, which produces about 500 specialised developers annually.
Ike also said the programme builds on the company’s Women-in-Tech initiative, now in its fifth year, and supports the Federal Government’s Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, for which Moniepoint is a key sponsor.
The co-founder said Moniepoint is proud to support the government’s vision of developing three million technical talents, while also creating direct employment opportunities through initiatives such as DreamDevs.
A beneficiary of the first cohort, Mr Victor Adepoju, now a backend engineer at Moniepoint, described the programme as impactful, noting that its organisation was top-notch.
He said the training covered a wide range of topics and provided a solid foundation, particularly in cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Platform.
Selection into the second cohort will be based on technical aptitude, learning potential and alignment with Moniepoint’s values of innovation and excellence. Interested and qualified graduates are encouraged to apply before the January 20 deadline through the official DreamDevs application portal.
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