Moniepoint Inc., a leading digital financial services provider, has opened applications for the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs programme, aimed at training and nurturing young technology professionals across Nigeria.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the company’s Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Felix Ike, who said the initiative is designed to help bridge Nigeria’s technology talent gap by equipping participants with industry-ready skills and practical experience.
According to Mr. Ike, DreamDevs is a national talent search for high-potential software engineers. “Each year, only 20 candidates are selected for an intensive nine-week boot camp, after which outstanding participants may proceed to a six-month internship at Moniepoint, with the possibility of full-time employment based on performance,” he said.
He disclosed that the first cohort of the programme produced four hires—three interns and one full-time engineer—demonstrating the effectiveness of DreamDevs as a talent development and recruitment pipeline.
Mr. Ike explained that the initiative targets recent graduates in technology, computer science, engineering, and related disciplines who possess foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
“Participants undergo hands-on training delivered by senior software engineers, covering the core technical and professional skills required to thrive in the global technology ecosystem,” he said.
“The results from our first cohort validated our belief that, with the right training and support, Africa’s young tech talent can compete globally,” Mr. Ike added.
“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.”
The programme aligns with Moniepoint’s broader vision of using technology to power the dreams of millions while promoting financial inclusion across Africa. Mr. Ike noted that DreamDevs complements other initiatives by the company, including HatchDev, run in collaboration with NITHub and the University of Lagos, as well as its Women-in-Tech programme, now in its fifth year. He also confirmed Moniepoint’s support for the Federal Government’s Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme.
A beneficiary of the first cohort, Mr. Victor Adepoju, who now works as a backend engineer at Moniepoint, described the programme as “impactful and well-organised,” adding that the training provided him with a strong foundation, particularly in cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Platform.
Selection for the second cohort will be based on technical aptitude, learning potential, and alignment with Moniepoint’svalues of innovation and excellence. Interested graduates have been advised to apply before the January 20 deadline via dreamdevs.moniepoint.com.
