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Mike Bianchi: Dreamers strike out again, but November election could put Orlando back in the ballgame

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Dreamers insist the dream is not dead. Maybe it’s just waiting for our politicians to wake up. For the second time in three years, Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force has declined to endorse the Dreamers’ ambitious request to reserve $975 million in tourist-tax money toward construction of a Major League Baseball stadium. Twice up. ...

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Top 10 Nigerian cities powering the startup boom in 2026

Nigeria climbed four places to 62nd globally in StartupBlink's Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, marking its highest ranking since 2022.

  • Nigeria's startup ecosystem ranked 62nd globally in 2026, up from previous positions.
  • Kano city saw 13.0% growth but dropped to 10th globally, holding 0.7% of national score.
  • Owerri city improved most, climbing 119 places globally and reaching 9th place nationally.

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