However, given Lipsey’s (2004) conclusion
that, attempts to find a consistent relation
between the extent of FDI inflows and
national economic growth do not produce
strong and consistent relationships, and
Ayanwale’s (2007) conclusion that the empirical
linkage between FDI and economic
growth in Nigeria is yet unclear, also that
recent evidence affirms that the relationship
between FDI and growth may be country
and period specific.