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Moniepoint launches sixth edition of Women in Tech internship with "There is Space for You" Campaign. 1 hour ago March 31, 2026 Moniepoint Inc., a digital financial services provider and Africa's fastest-growing financial institution, has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 edition of its Women in Tech internship programme, now in its sixth year and continuing to expand its reach across the country. Launched under the theme, There is Space for You, this year's campaign is a direct invitation to women across Nigeria who have the talent, the drive, and the ambition but access has been a challenge. The choice of the theme reflects intentionality as despite significant progress in recent years, women continue to account for just 25% of Nigeria's tech workforce, even as they represent nearly half the population and 22% of annual STEM graduates. Moniepoint's Women in Tech programme has spent five years working to close the gap and facilitate access for women. Building on the success of last year's "Dream 15" cohort, the programme's largest intake to date, the 2026 edition continues to scale, offering an expanded number of roles across some of the most sought-after disciplines in the industry which include Cloud Engineering, Frontend and Backend Engineering, Data Engineering,, Systems Administration, Product Management, Information Security, Mobile Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, These roles represent the technical foundations on which the future of digital finance in Africa is being built, and Moniepoint wants women at the centre of that work. Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary, work tools, branded merchandise, and direct mentorship from experienced practitioners across the business. As with previous cohorts, participants who demonstrate strong performance will be considered for full-time employment, a pathway that has already transformed the careers of women from the programme's earliest editions. The human evidence of that transformation is what anchors this year's campaign. With over 8,000 applications received last year, and 15 interns selected, young women like Uzoamaka Anyaegbuna, Adaeze Ugwumba, Iyinoluwa Akenroye, Loveth Abang, and Bisola Abimbola joined the programme as interns and have since become what Moniepoint calls "DreamMakers", full-time employees who are building technical systems, leading projects, and shaping the company's product from the inside... A common critique of internships is that they lack substance. Bisola Abimbola's experience at Moniepoint was the opposite; she was treated as a peer from day one. "I can confidently say the internship was one of the best things that's happened in my career. I was given real product ownership, working on multiple projects and driving them forward like an actual product manager, not just observing from the sidelines. Projects were thrown at me with an implicit question: 'Can you handle this?' I had to step up, own the outcomes, and actually deliver. That experience made me comfortable with the autonomy and accountability I now have. This hands-on experience made all the difference and solidified my resolve that this is exactly where I'm meant to be." Chinaza Nduka-Dike, Head, People Operations at Moniepoint Inc., expressed the company's continued commitment to the initiative. "With the Women in Tech programme, 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 have seen across five cohorts, where alumni have gone on to make significant contributions to the company and the wider tech ecosystem, fills us with pride. There is space for the next generation, and we are ready for them." The launch of the 2026 campaign arrives at the close of Women's Month, and forms part of Moniepoint's broader commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on Gender Equality. These initiatives reflect a consistent institutional conviction: that empowering women is not a check box or tokenistic gesture, but an ongoing responsibility that demands sustained investment across access, skills, and belonging. Applications open March 30, 2026. The programme is open to women across Nigeria who are looking to begin or pivot their careers in technology, whether self-taught or formally trained. Further information on available roles and how to apply is available at the Women in Tech website, https://womenintech.moniepoint.com Dear Reader, Your support matters. But we believe that technology makes life more exciting and helps improve the lives of people around Nigeria and indeed the world. 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Moniepoint Inc., Africa's all-in-one financial ecosystem platform, has acquired Orda Africa, a cloud-based restaurant management platform operating in Nigeria. Orda, which has raised over $4.5 million in funding, is estimated to be valued between $10 million and $20 million. Orda will be integrated into Moniebook, Moniepoint's Point-of-Sale and business management platform launched in 2025. The acquisition targets Africa's $50 billion food service industry, with Nigeria's market projected to reach $19.31 billion by 2030. Founded in 2020, Orda provides software for small and independent restaurants to manage operations efficiently. The integration will give food businesses access to Moniepoint's ecosystem, which processes over $250 billion in digital payments annually and serves 20 million customers.

Moniepoint buys Orda to capture Africa's $50bn restaurant economy. March 23, 2026 Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint Inc. has acquired restaurant management startup Orda Africa in a move aimed at expanding its reach into Africa's fast-growing food service industry, a sector estimated to be worth about $50 billion across the continent. The deal integrates Orda's cloud-based restaurant software into Moniepoint's business management platform, Moniebook, allowing food vendors and restaurants to manage orders, payments, inventory and accounting from a single system. Discover more Business Conference Tickets Financial market data platform Aviation Industry Insights The acquisition highlights a wider shift among African fintech firms that are moving beyond payments to offer operational tools and credit to small businesses, especially those in the informal economy. Tosin Eniolorunda, Moniepoint co-founder and group CEO, said the food sector represents one of the most active but underserved parts of Africa's economy. "The food industry is a major source of jobs and daily survival for many Africans," Eniolorunda said, adding that many businesses still rely on manual processes and disconnected tools. The move reflects a growing competition among financial technology firms to control the digital infrastructure behind small businesses, particularly restaurants, which generate frequent transactions and require working capital. Africa's food service market is expanding quickly as urban populations grow and more consumers eat outside the home. Nigeria alone is projected to see its restaurant market reach about $19.3 billion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of more than 11 percent. Founded in 2020, Orda built software designed for small and independent restaurants that previously operated without digital systems. The company's tools help businesses track orders, manage kitchen workflows and monitor stock levels. Guy Futi, Orda CEO, said joining Moniepoint would allow the company to connect operational data from restaurants with financial services such as payments and credit. Discover more Financial planning tools Business Intelligence Reports Business news subscription service "To truly transform the industry, we needed to connect that expertise with comprehensive financial infrastructure," Futi said, adding that customers would continue to use the platform while gaining access to new services. Moniepoint, founded in 2015 by Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, has grown rapidly in Nigeria's fintech sector. The company says it serves more than 20 million businesses and individuals and processes over $250 billion in digital payment transactions annually. The company is one of the country's largest merchant acquirers, powering a significant share of point-of-sale transactions across Nigeria. The acquisition also signals how fintech firms are increasingly targeting specific sectors rather than offering generic financial services. Restaurants and food vendors are particularly attractive because they generate daily transactions and rely on steady supply chains, creating opportunities for lending and financial data analysis. Experts say digitising restaurant operations could help unlock access to credit for many small food businesses that struggle to obtain loans due to poor record keeping. By integrating Orda's tools, Moniepoint could gain deeper insights into how restaurants operate, from sales patterns to inventory cycles, allowing it to develop lending products tailored to the sector. The move may also intensify competition in Africa's growing food-tech space, where startups are building tools for restaurants, delivery platforms and supply chains. However, industry observers note that many independent food businesses still operate offline, suggesting large untapped potential. For Moniepoint, the acquisition fits a broader strategy of building a full financial ecosystem around African small businesses, rather than focusing only on payments. For millions of food entrepreneurs across the continent, from roadside food vendors to large restaurant operators, the deal could mean easier access to digital tools and financing, two factors analysts say will shape the next phase of growth in Africa's informal economy. Discover more International trade consulting Corporate Profile Service Royal Ibeh is a senior journalist with years of experience reporting on Nigeria's technology and health sectors. She currently covers the Technology and Health beats for BusinessDay newspaper, where she writes in-depth stories on digital innovation, telecom infrastructure, healthcare systems, and public health policies. Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date