A rapid and efficient novel synthesis of 1,4-dioxo-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-2-yl-1,4-dihydropyridines under green conditions

•Excellent yields (94 to 98%) in short reaction times (<10 min)•Superb reusable (7 times) catalyst CeO2/HAp.•Synthesis of novel 1,4-dioxo-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-pyridine analogues.•One-pot/three-component green solvent (ethanol) protocol.•Easy recovery catalyst and cost effective reagents.