PalmPay, a financial technology company, says it will bridge the gender gap in tech through a three-day digital finance and technology training programme for young Women.

This was part of activities to commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026.

The company, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, said the initiative, tagged “Purple Woman 3.0”, was designed to equip women with practical and job-ready skills needed to thrive in the digital economy.

PalmPay noted that the training, scheduled to hold from March 5 to March 7, would bring together 100 selected women aged between 18 and 30 through a competitive application process.

It explained that participants would undergo intensive, hands-on training in digital finance and technology, facilitated by industry experts, to enhance their employability and career prospects.

According to the company, the programme aligns with the theme of International Women’s Day 2026, which focuses on the need to empower women through access to skills and opportunities.

PalmPay, since its launch in 2024 and through the Purple Woman initiative, had trained 150 women in key areas such as Data Analysis, Software Engineering and Product Management.

It noted that outstanding participants in the 2026 edition would also have the opportunity to secure internship placements with the company for practical industry experience.

The firm reiterated its commitment to supporting women’s inclusion in technology through continuous capacity-building programmes. (NAN)