Moniepoint Inc., a leading digital financial services provider, has expanded its Women in Tech internship programme, increasing available roles from 10 to 15 as part of its commitment to bridging the gender gap in the technology sector.
The unicorn said the expansion aligns with the 2025 IWD theme, ‘Accelerate Action,’ which calls for urgent steps to close gender disparities across industries.
The Women in Tech programme aims to provide young women with hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to work on live projects in various tech fields, including cloud engineering, backend engineering, technical product management, data engineering, systems administration, technical support, and user experience.
For this year’s edition, the 15 selected interns—dubbed the ‘Dream 15’—will participate in a six-month internship, receiving direct mentorship, a salary, work tools, branded merchandise, and a pathway to full-time employment based on performance, the company said in an email to The PUNCH.
Moniepoint noted that increasing female participation in technology is critical to innovation and growth in Africa’s digital finance space. The company reaffirmed its dedication to empowering women with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in the tech industry.
The Vice President of People Operations at Moniepoint Inc., Chinaza Nduka-Dike, said, “With the Women in Tech initiative, we are not just inspiring inclusion—we are actively creating sustainable pathways for women to thrive in the tech industry.
“This is a space where diversity fuels innovation, and through programmes like this, we are empowering women to take on leadership roles, develop crucial skills, and shape the future of technology. The progress we’ve seen in past editions, where alumni have gone on to make significant contributions to the company and the wider tech ecosystem.
“This fills us with pride, and we look forward to nurturing even more female talent in the years ahead. This initiative has been instrumental in our mission to power the dreams of millions while transforming the careers of talented women for the past four years.”
Systems administrator and member of the third cohort of Moniepoint’s Women in Tech programme, Daniela Uzosike, shared her excitement about the expanded opportunities for this year’s intake.
“The opportunity to work with Moniepoint not only transformed my career but also allowed me to be part of a programme that truly values the potential of women in technology. I’m thrilled to see the increase in roles this year, and I’m excited to see more women take part in this initiative, gain the experience they need, and shape the future of tech in Africa,” she said.