News Highlights:
- Over 9,000 applicants competed through a multi-stage process, HackerRank assessments, and physical coding challenges, culminating in the selection of just 20 top engineering graduates.
- The programme combines hands-on training, real-world engineering exposure, and potential six-month internships, with top performers positioned for full-time roles.
Moniepoint Inc. has moved from promise to action in its drive to close Africa’s widening tech talent gap, kicking off the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs bootcamp after an intensely competitive nationwide selection process.
The programme, which attracted more than 9,000 applications following a call issued in January 2026, underscores the scale of interest among young Nigerians seeking pathways into the technology ecosystem—and the urgency of structured, high-impact training models.
At the heart of the initiative is a carefully curated group of 20 standout engineering graduates, selected for a rigorous nine-week immersion designed to transform academic knowledge into practical, industry-ready capability.
The bootcamp focuses on equipping participants with hands-on experience and the technical depth required to thrive in real-world engineering environments.
Candidates, drawn from disciplines such as computer science and related technology fields, were initially assessed on their proficiency in core web development tools, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—ensuring that only those with strong foundational competencies progressed to the final stage.
With this new cohort underway, Moniepoint is reinforcing its strategic commitment to talent development as a critical lever for sustaining innovation and scaling Africa’s digital economy.
The journey to the final 20 was marked by a multi-stage screening process designed to identify technical aptitude and learning potential.
After the initial application review, candidates underwent an online HackerRank technical assessment. From this pool, 50 shortlisted applicants were invited to a physical code challenge, which determined the final participants selected to join the bootcamp.
“At Moniepoint, we believe that Africa’s tech talent can compete on any global stage if given the right environment. DreamDevs is our way of providing that bridge. We’ve seen the success of our first cohort, and this year we’re doubling down to not just train, but to create a definitive pathway into full-time roles for those ready to engineer financial happiness across the continent.
“DreamDevs is about building engineers who can think, solve problems, and contribute meaningfully to systems at scale. This bootcamp is where that journey begins,” said Felix Ike, Co-founder and CTO of Moniepoint Inc.
Delivered in partnership with Semicolon Africa, the bootcamp focuses on strengthening core engineering competencies through structured learning and real-world problem-solving.
The curriculum is designed to move participants from foundational principles to production-grade software development, covering Java OOP foundations, data structures and algorithms, Spring Boot API development, and cloud infrastructure.
Participants will gain direct exposure to Moniepoint’s engineering environment, engaging with internal teams to understand how large-scale financial systems are built and maintained.
Standout performers at the end of the nine weeks will secure six-month internship placements, with the strongest candidates eligible for full-time employment.
Wisdom Iyamu, one of the selected participants for the DreamDevs bootcamp, expressed shock and appreciation.
“I was honestly shocked when I received the acceptance for the first stage. I have many friends who are equally talented and didn’t make it in, so I feel incredibly grateful and excited to be here. I actually applied because a close friend of mine, who is a huge fan of Moniepoint, convinced me to go for it.
“My expectation for this bootcamp is to learn exactly how to build products that scale. Whether it’s working at Moniepoint or being part of a team building the next billion-dollar idea, I want to be where high-impact engineering happens,” Iyamu noted.
DreamDevs aligns with Moniepoint’s broader vision of using technology to power the dreams of millions and engineer financial happiness across Africa.
It complements the company’s existing talent development programs, including HatchDev – a collaboration with NITHub Unilag and the popular Moniepoint Women-in-Tech initiative, now in its sixth year.
The programme also sits in tandem with the federal government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, for which Moniepoint serves as a key sponsor.
By providing a specialised pathway from foundational training to employment, Moniepoint continues to invest in the people who will drive Africa’s digital economy forward while serving as the backbone of Nigeria’s small businesses and enterprises to catalyze economic prosperity.